Subnautica 2 is the most polished "early access" I've ever played.
It is shocking how refined everything is in this game. It's like it's been out for years and has had many patches, but this is the first version pre-release?! Things like the movement/control of character and vehicles feel so good and usually those things take games a while to get to this level of polish. Some never do...
Other developers should take notes here... Focus on core mechanics of the game and develop content in stages instead of trying to promise the world on day 1. Most developers couldn't even dream of an early access this functional so they avoid it entirely. Everything they released works and works well.
The story was good and builds anticipation for the rest of the game, almost like a TV series. If this is the starting point, I can't wait to see what the finished product looks like. Unknown Worlds has set a new bar for how early access should be done.
