Why Was Subnautica Below Zero Rewritten?
Subnautica Below Zero was rewritten to improve the story and better align with players' expectations. The developers felt the initial narrative needed more depth and connection to the original Subnautica game, so they went back to the drawing board!
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Because the original plot was meh. They wanted something cooler and more engaging for players.
It was rewritten because the devs thought the original story didn't hit the mark. They wanted to deliver an awesome experience that ties well with the first game.
Yep, I was following the development! They decided to rewrite it because fan feedback suggested the story needed more work. The new version rocks!
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