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How to Revive Players in Subnautica 2
The Buddy System update allows a nearby teammate to revive a downed player. Stay together in hazardous areas so another player can reach the revive interaction before the situation deteriorates.
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Quick Answer
The Buddy System update allows a nearby teammate to revive a downed player. Stay together in hazardous areas so another player can reach the revive interaction before the situation deteriorates.
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Approach the downed teammate
Clear the immediate hazard where possible, move into interaction range, and complete the revive prompt instead of leaving the player behind.
Verification notes
This answer is scoped to Early Access 1.2 Buddy System and was checked on 2026-08-25. The cited official source defines the live feature boundary; the secondary source is used only where current hands-on routing is needed.
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Requirements
- Current game version
- The prerequisite stated in the Quick Answer
Steps
- 1
Approach the downed teammate
Clear the immediate hazard where possible, move into interaction range, and complete the revive prompt instead of leaving the player behind.
- 2
Confirm the result
Check the live interface or quest tracker before spending resources or moving on.
Common Mistakes
- Following pre-release or previous-game advice.
- Skipping the version or prerequisite check.
How this answer was checked
Sources & Verification
- Unknown Worlds Buddy System Updatepatch notes
- Subnautica 2 Steam pageofficial
- PC Gamer Early Access 1.2 coveragereliable secondary
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Subnautica 2 Buddy System Update Guide
Early Access update 1.2 is live with proximity chat, player revives, emotes, player trading, two additional playable characters, tracking tags, and fixes. Future regions and story content remain announced, not part of this guide.
Verified guideHow Proximity Chat Works in Subnautica 2
Proximity chat is live in Early Access 1.2 and makes teammate volume depend on distance. Enable voice input, test beside a teammate, then move apart to confirm the falloff is functioning.
Verified guideHow to Play Co-op in Subnautica 2
Use the current Early Access multiplayer flow to host or join a session, ensure everyone runs the same 1.2 build, and test voice and revive features near the starting area before travelling far.
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