Unknown Worlds has two games in the works including a new Subnautica

[ZedClampet]

PCG article

You know, I'm one of those persons who groaned every time he had to hear about PUBG and then groaned some more when they started buying other studios, but they seem to be managing things in a good way. We have Calisto Protocol coming this fall, and now we find out that Unknown Worlds is working on two projects at the same time, the turn-based strategy game that was previously announced and supposed to release into early access later this year and also a new Subnautica game (yay).

The job listing for the narrative director for the Subnautica game makes it sounds like it will be set on a different planet, so that's extra exciting. It also implies that it is still very early in development (less exciting). But, hey, more Subnautica is a great thing. Think I'll finally reinstall Below Zero and finish it.

 

[Zloth]

Turn based strategy, woo hoo!

Optimize for console/mobile... well, not great, but if it gets them more cash, fine.

 

[Brian Boru]

Turn based strategy … Optimize for console/mobile

What? You talkin' the same game there?

Seriously—imagine Civ on console or mobile

 

[Zloth]

I can't imagine much of anything on mobile - those screens are just SO SMALLL!!

I would think Civ would work fine on console, though. The only question I would have is whether the console crowd would buy enough copies to make it worth it.

 

[Pifanjr]

I can't imagine much of anything on mobile - those screens are just SO SMALLL!!

I would think Civ would work fine on console, though. The only question I would have is whether the console crowd would buy enough copies to make it worth it.

I disagree once you get to the fiddly bits (which are the best bits).

 

[Brian Boru]

I would think Civ would work fine on console

The lack of mods alone shoots it down on console—playing without 'em is a serious downgrade.

 

[WoodenSaucer]

I know people have way different preferences than mine, but I have a hard time seeing how people can be excited for a third Subnautica game.

 

[ZedClampet]

I can't imagine much of anything on mobile - those screens are just SO SMALLL!!

I would think Civ would work fine on console, though. The only question I would have is whether the console crowd would buy enough copies to make it worth it.

I tried to play XCOM Enemy Unknown on my phone, and it was frustrating and tedious.

I'd be more excited for their turn-based strategy game if I knew anything about it other than it is a turn-based strategy game. For a game they are getting ready to release into EA soon, they sure haven't said much about it. Maybe during imaginary E3 we'll hear something, like at the PC Gaming Show.

 

[ZedClampet]

I know people have way different preferences than mine, but I have a hard time seeing how people can be excited for a third Subnautica game.

Weirdo

 

[WoodenSaucer]

Weirdo

I know you are, but what am I?

 

[ZedClampet]

I know you are, but what am I?

Your face

 

[Zloth]

I disagree once you get to the fiddly bits (which are the best bits).

What fiddly bits? Naming your cities would be a bother, but I only do that with a few cities anyway. (And I don't believe I've ever modded Civilization.)

 

[Pifanjr]

What fiddly bits? Naming your cities would be a bother, but I only do that with a few cities anyway. (And I don't believe I've ever modded Civilization.)

Swapping around great works and manually assigning your citizens to land or buildings came to mind.

 

[Kaamos_Llama]

Civ 6 came out on PS4 and Xbone, no idea how well it sold or how it did. Also the Crusader Kings 3 Reddit seems to have quite a few new members talking about the Xbox&PS5 versions.

Cant imagine 4x/Grand strat is much fun with a controller, but if you dont know any different it might be OK.

 

[Zloth]

They just do lots of menu options and methods to "tab" through selections.

 

[Pifanjr]

Considering Starcraft came out on the Nintendo 64, I guess anything is possible.