Experimental Branch

-The **Experimental Branch** is an opt-in experience that allows players to preview upcoming content for Subnautica 2 in an earlier state.+The **Experimental Branch** is an opt-in experience that allows players to preview upcoming content for *Subnautica 2* in an earlier state.   Saves are not compatible between branches and are stored in different locations, so main branch saves will not appear when the game is on the experimental branch, and vice versa.  -Multiplayer is possible on the Experimental Branch if all players are using the Experimental Branch.+[Multiplayer](Multiplayer) is possible on the Experimental Branch if all players are using the Experimental Branch.  +> **Warning:** Mods that work for the stable release might not be compatible with the experimental branch and cause issues.+>+> **Warning:** Certain debug features might be available in the experimental branch; these are likely to be removed in stable releases.+  ## Accessing Experimental Branch   ### Steam Experimental Branch   To access the Experimental branch of Subnautica 2 on Steam:   1. Open your Steam Library and right-click Subnautica 2. 2. Select Properties. 3. Go to the 'Game Versions & Betas' tab. 4. In the Beta Participation drop-down menu, select the Experimental branch. 5. Close the window. Steam will automatically start downloading the update.   ### Xbox Insider Hub   To access the Experimental branch of Subnautica 2 on Xbox, you will need to join the Xbox Insider Program. To join the Program, you need to be 18 years old and either own Subnautica 2 or have an active Game Pass Ultimate subscription.   1. Install the Xbox Insider Hub app from the Store (free) on your Xbox console or PC, if you don't already have it. 2. Launch the app and sign in with your account. 3. Go to Previews. 4. Select Subnautica 2 Experimental (Public Test) and click Join. 5. Wait for the registration to complete, then follow the prompt to install. You may need to restart your console to trigger the update.   ## Experimental Changes   Current experimental branch version: 123362  -* [Emotes](Emotes)-* [Tracking Tag](Tracking_Tag)+### Biomes  +*   Terrain changes made in [Sparse Plains](Biomes#Sparse_Plains) region+    *   Early terrain blockout for future parts of the region added+*   New music tracks added in several areas+    *   [Abandoned seabases](Pioneer_Seabases)+    *   The [Karakorum Metal Farms](Karakorum_Metal_Farms)+ +### Lifeforms+ +*   [Water Slug](Water_Slug)s now properly respawn+ +### Items+ +*   [Tracking Tag](Tracking_Tag)+*   [Mangalloy Ingot](Mangalloy_Ingot) renamed to Axum Ingot+ +### Seabases+ +*   [Wall Rack](Wall_Rack) renamed to Carryables Rack+*   The [Habitat Builder](Habitat_Builder) will now display a measuring system when placing certain elements+*   Updated [Tadpole Dock](Tadpole_Dock) icon+*   [Vintage Wanted Poster](Vintage_Wanted_poster) now buildable+*   [Rectangular Ceiling Light](Rectangular_Ceiling_Light) and [Small Ceiling Light](Small_Ceiling_Light) can now be placed on walls+*   The [Habitat Builder](Habitat_Builder) will now more accurately display what objects are preventing the [Player](Player) from building+ +### Databank+ +*   Several new [Lifeform](Lifeform) Databank entries+    *   [Blister Oolapu](Blister_Oolapu)+    *   [Empedocles' Kelp](Empedocles'_Kelp)+    *   [Oblast Coral](Oblast_Coral)+    *   [Popover Sporal](Popover_Sporal)+    *   [Same Stack](Same_Stack)+    *   [Witch Hand](Witch_Hand)+*   Updated Lifeform Databank entries+    *   [Sandspear](Sandspear)+    *   [Waxmoon](Waxmoon)+*   [Stagged Mephit (HiHat)](Stagged_Mephit_(HiHat)) renamed and added icon+ +### UI and Customization+ +*   Several aesthetic and functionality changes to the in-game HUD+    *   Reworked [Databank](Databank) navigation with sidebar icons+    *   Improved color palettes and icons throughout+    *   Improved pinned recipe system, with recipes that can be currently crafted being marked+    *   Improved notifications for acquiring [Blueprints](Blueprints)+    *   Reworked [NoA](NoA) notification icon+*   Pioneer print options "Grace" and "Jegna" added+*   Two new colors of suit for printing+    *   Grey+    *   Pink+*   More accessibility settings+*   In [Creative](Game_Modes#Creative) mode, base power will now display as ∞+*   Several changes to in-game text, voice over and subtitles+*   Changes to player character textures+*   8th hotbar slot available+ +### Multiplayer+ +*   [Emotes](Emotes)+*   [Player](Player) revival+*   [Player](Player) trading+*   Voice Chat+    *   Audio settings related to voice chat have been added+ +### Other+ +*   Changes to [Biohacking Chamber](Biohacking_Chamber)s to make it more clear that they present upgrades+ +### Datamined Content+ +*   New or updated [Lifeforms](Lifeforms)+    *   [Hill Ray](Hill_Ray)+    *   [Descender](Descender)+    *   [Snorkelback](Snorkelback)+    *   [Tar Eel](Tar_Eel)+*   New items+    *   [Hydraulic Bulb](Hydraulic_Bulb)+    *   [Methane Clathrate](Methane_Clathrate)+    *   [Tar Graphene](Tar_Graphene)+  ## External Links  -* [Experimental Branch Release Blog Post](https://unknownworlds.com/en/news/subnautica-2-experimental-branch)+*   [Experimental Branch Release Blog Post](https://unknownworlds.com/en/news/subnautica-2-experimental-branch)