--- title: "Subnautica: Below Zero" url: "https://www.nintendoreporters.com/en/releases/nintendo-switch/subnautica-below-zero/" description: "Below Zero is an underwater adventure game set on an alien ocean world. It is a new chapter in the Subnautica universe" author: "Patrick Dankers" published at: "2021-05-14 00:00:00" image: "https://www.nintendoreporters.com/storage/files/subnautica-below-zero.jpeg" markdown url: "https://www.nintendoreporters.com/en/releases/nintendo-switch/subnautica-below-zero.md" --- Subnautica: Below Zero | Nintendo Switch Releases | NintendoReporters [![Subnautica: Below Zero](https://www.nintendoreporters.com/storage/files/subnautica-below-zero.jpeg "Subnautica: Below Zero")](https://www.nintendoreporters.com/storage/files/subnautica-below-zero.jpeg)Below Zero is an underwater adventure game set on an alien ocean world. It is a new chapter in the Subnautica universe and developed by Unknown Worlds. ### [](#return-to-planet-4546b)Return to planet 4546B Dive into a freezing underwater adventure. Below Zero is set in an arctic region of planet 4546B. As a scientist posted to a research station on the planet’s surface, you are tasked with studying alien artefacts… The Vesper space station orbits high above you, sending supplies, instructions, and receiving samples you launch from the surface.When disaster strikes the research station, you must improvise to survive: Construct habitats, scavenge for resources, hunt for food, and craft equipment. ### [](#explore-new-biomes)Explore new biomes Swim beneath the blue-lit, arching growth of Twisty Bridges. Navigate treacherous ice floes on the ocean surface. Clamber up snow covered peaks, and venture into icy caves. Maneuver between steaming Thermal Vents. Below Zero presents entirely new environments for you to survive, study, and explore. Discover new lifeforms in the icy depths of 4546B. Swim through the giant Titan Holefish, escape from the aggressive Brute Shark, and visit the adorable Pengwings. Some residents of the frozen ocean will help you, and some might try to harm you. ### [](#an-ocean-of-intrigue)An ocean of intrigue Who were the aliens who came here before? Why were they on this planet? Can you trust your commanders? Below Zero extends the story of the Subnautica universe, diving deep into the mystery introduced in the original game. ### Release info - Subnautica: Below Zero Release date 2021-05-14 00:00:00 Publisher Unknown Worlds Entertainment Demo available DLC available Max players 1 Age rating 12 NS Online support Game code HACPAY7RA Cloud Saves support Voice Chat support HD Rumble support Languages japanese, english, spanish, french, german, italian, portuguese, russian, korean, chinese, polish Genres adventure ### Nintendo eShop - Subnautica: Below Zero [EUR 29.99](https://ec.nintendo.com/NL/nl/titles/70010000033020/?utm_source=nintendoreporters.com&utm_medium=releases&utm_campaign=game-price-overview) [EUR 29.99](https://ec.nintendo.com/BE/nl/titles/70010000033020/?utm_source=nintendoreporters.com&utm_medium=releases&utm_campaign=game-price-overview) [EUR 29.99](https://ec.nintendo.com/DE/de/titles/70010000033020/?utm_source=nintendoreporters.com&utm_medium=releases&utm_campaign=game-price-overview) [EUR 29.99](https://ec.nintendo.com/FR/fr/titles/70010000033020/?utm_source=nintendoreporters.com&utm_medium=releases&utm_campaign=game-price-overview) [GBP 25.99](https://ec.nintendo.com/GB/en/titles/70010000033020/?utm_source=nintendoreporters.com&utm_medium=releases&utm_campaign=game-price-overview) [USD 29.99](https://www.nintendo.com/US/store/products/subnautica-below-zero-switch/?utm_source=nintendoreporters.com&utm_medium=releases&utm_campaign=game-price-overview) ¥35.20 [CAD 39.99](https://www.nintendo.com/en-ca/store/products/subnautica-below-zero-switch/?utm_source=nintendoreporters.com&utm_medium=releases&utm_campaign=game-price-overview) [EUR 29.99](https://ec.nintendo.com/IT/it/titles/70010000033020/?utm_source=nintendoreporters.com&utm_medium=releases&utm_campaign=game-price-overview) [MXN 749.0](https://www.nintendo.com/es-mx/store/products/subnautica-below-zero-switch/?utm_source=nintendoreporters.com&utm_medium=releases&utm_campaign=game-price-overview) [EUR 29.99](https://ec.nintendo.com/PT/pt/titles/70010000033020/?utm_source=nintendoreporters.com&utm_medium=releases&utm_campaign=game-price-overview) [20,09 €](https://ec.nintendo.com/SK/sk/titles/70010000033020/?utm_source=nintendoreporters.com&utm_medium=releases&utm_campaign=game-price-overview) [EUR 29.99](https://ec.nintendo.com/ES/es/titles/70010000033020/?utm_source=nintendoreporters.com&utm_medium=releases&utm_campaign=game-price-overview) [ARS 25500.0](https://www.nintendo.com/es-ar/store/products/subnautica-below-zero-switch/?utm_source=nintendoreporters.com&utm_medium=releases&utm_campaign=game-price-overview) [BRL 179.9](https://www.nintendo.com/pt-br/store/products/subnautica-below-zero-switch/?utm_source=nintendoreporters.com&utm_medium=releases&utm_campaign=game-price-overview) [CLP 20300.0](https://www.nintendo.com/es-cl/store/products/subnautica-below-zero-switch/?utm_source=nintendoreporters.com&utm_medium=releases&utm_campaign=game-price-overview) [COP 110500.0](https://www.nintendo.com/es-co/store/products/subnautica-below-zero-switch/?utm_source=nintendoreporters.com&utm_medium=releases&utm_campaign=game-price-overview) N/A N/A N/A [PEN 110.0](https://www.nintendo.com/es-pe/store/products/subnautica-below-zero-switch/?utm_source=nintendoreporters.com&utm_medium=releases&utm_campaign=game-price-overview) Show me all prices! 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