Species: Unknown
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| Published | Kind | Announcement | Build |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-game event | Regular Update 0.23 is now live Today, we are releasing update 0.23, an intermediate patch like the ones we plan to publish between major roadmap milestones throughout Early Access. Thank you to everyone who continues to share feedback on Discord and the Steam Hub. Added · Bounty sharing: Players can now share their bounty with teammates at the end of a mission, even if they are not game over. (Useful for groups of friends wh… | — | |
| Game update | Patch Notes 0.22.5 Changed · Reorder public sessions list: those which can be joined are now on top of the list | 23698923 | |
| In-game event | Regular Update 0.22 is now live Today we're releasing Update 0.22, a smaller patch focused on quality of life improvements and bug fixes. This update introduces a few requested features, including the ability to reconnect to an ongoing mission after a disconnection, improved visibility of public lobbies in the session browser, and a new optional HUD Effects setting for players looking for a more immersive experience. As alway… | — | |
| Game update | Patch Notes 0.21.4 Changed · Modified wording in ID_005’s codex for more clarity Fixed · Fixed some navigation problems for ID_005 | 23363335 | |
| Major update | A new specimen arrives - Update 0.21 is now live Today, we are releasing update 0.21 for Species: Unknown. This update introduces a new specimen, the first major new specimen added to the game since the beginning of Early Access. It is one of the biggest gameplay additions we have worked on so far, and we are very happy to finally let players discover it. As always, thank you to everyone sharing feedback, clips, bug reports, theories, reviews… | — | |
| Community | A new specimen arrives on May 21st The 0.21 update will release on Thursday, May 21st . It introduces a new specimen aboard the HSS Hawking, marking the first major addition to the bestiary since the beginning of Early Access. We wanted to take a moment, one week ahead of release, to talk about what this update represents for us and what you can expect from it without revealing too much. Why this update matters to us Adding a ne… | — | |
| In-game event | Single-use Capsules - regular update v0.20 Today, we are releasing update 0.20, an intermediate patch like the ones we plan to publish between major roadmap milestones throughout Early Access. This update introduces a new mission modifier, improves the readability of certain menus, adjusts several audio elements, and fixes a number of issues reported by players since the last update. Thank you to everyone who continues to share feedback… | 23076525 | |
| Game update | Patch Notes 0.19.6 Balancing · “No Map” modifier can’t happen on easy contracts · “No Map” bonus bounty increased to 500 Fixed · Fixed modifiers “Low Power System” and “No Map” now applied on bounty calculations · Fixed “No Map” modifier icon now displayed on score page | 22863987 | |
| In-game event | Proximity Chat is now available (regular update v0.19) Proximity Chat & Radio are now live: distance matters, walls matter. Today, we are releasing update 0.19. Proximity Chat is now live, bringing more tension, sometimes chaos, and unforgettable moments to your co-op sessions. This update is an intermediate patch like the ones we plan to publish between major roadmap milestones throughout Early Access. This update is based on feedback shared by pl… | 22811150 | |
| In-game event | Regular Update v0.18 Today, we are releasing update 0.18, an intermediate patch like the ones we plan to publish between major roadmap milestones. This update is based on feedback shared by players. It also includes new features, adjustments, accessibility improvements, and bug fixes. Thank you to all players who reported these needs on the studio’s Discord or on the Steam Hub. Added · New modifier "Low Power Syste… | — | |
| Sale | Spring Sale: -20% on Species: Unknown As part of the Steam Spring Sale, Species: Unknown is on sale for the first time since its Early Access release . This is simply the lowest price ever offered since launch 5 months ago. The perfect time to join the adventure and the 280,000 players already in-game This sale period is a great opportunity to discover the game at a lower price, invite friends to join multiplayer sessions, and enjo… | — | |
| In-game event | Regular Update v0.17 Today, we are releasing update 0.17, an intermediate patch like the ones we plan to publish between major roadmap milestones. This update is based on feedback shared by players. It also includes new features, adjustments, accessibility improvements, and bug fixes. Thank you to all players who reported these needs on the studio’s Discord or on the Steam Hub. Added · New “Audio Input Device” opti… | — | |
| Game update | PATCH NOTES 0.16.4 Fixed · Fixed swimming creatures stuck outside their jars · Potential fix of revolver sometimes absent in mission for client (causing interaction and animation bugs) · Fixed wrong magazine size displayed in upgrade menu for Pistol - upgrade II | 22228643 | |
| In-game event | Regular Update v0.16 Today we are releasing update 0.16, an intermediate patch similar to those we plan to publish between the major milestones of the roadmap. This update is based on feedback shared by players. It also includes new features, adjustments, accessibility improvements, and bug fixes. Thank you to all the players who reported these needs on the studio’s Discord or on the Steam Hub. Additions · 2 new Ca… | 22208364 | |
| Community | Multiplayer Server Downtime - scheduled 05 March at 2:00 AM ET (max 3hours) Due to a Epic Online Service (EOS) update, the multiplayer servers will be taken offline Thursday, 5 March, at 2:00 AM ET (New York) / 08:00 CET (Paris) with maximum 3 hours of degraded availability. Official statement from EOS : EOS Maintenance - Mar 5, 2026 07:00-10:00 UTC (London) To maintain the overall uptime and stability of Epic Online Services, we are performing scheduled maintenance on… | — | |
| Community | You are now more than 250.000 players! We wanted to take a moment to say thank you: you are now more than 250,000 players on Species: Unknown. With 94% positive reviews and nearly 300,000 wishlists, these are numbers that feel incredible to us when we take the time to look at them calmly. Behind those stats, there are hours of gameplay, evenings spent with friends, screams in microphones, moments of panic, and plenty of laughter. We… | — | |
| Game update | PATCH NOTES 0.15.17 Fixed · Fixed broken controller navigation on codex and genetic lab screens · Fixed swimming creatures could not enter the flooded rooms in the machine area · Fixed colored canister could get stuck in the floor in hydroponic farm storage room · Fixed broken animation if two players place a colored canister in the same puzzle slot | 21997623 | |
| Game update | PATCH NOTES 0.15.16 Changed · Fixed inconsistencies in specimens’ navigation with open/closed doors · Fixed all players stuck in black screen if one client disconnects during vortex cinematics | 21965067 | |
| In-game event | Regular update v0.15.0 Today we are releasing update 0.15.0, a patch update like the ones we plan to publish between the major milestones of the roadmap. This update is based on feedback provided by players. It also includes adjustments, accessibility improvements, and bug fixes. Thank you to all the players who shared these needs on the studio’s Discord server or on the Steam Hub! Added · New shuttle upgrade availab… | 21915602 | |
| Game update | PATCH NOTES 0.14.5 Fixed · Fixed one colored canister (lab) which could disappear | 21746006 | |
| Community | [Devlog] 2 weeks of lab: what we observed and what we are working on \ 2 weeks of Lab: what we observed and what we are working on The Lab has now been available for two weeks. First of all: thank you for your enthusiasm. Thank you as well for the time you have spent testing, discussing, streaming, experimenting, criticizing, creating memes, and writing positive reviews about our work. This post is here to share what we see on the studio side, what is working, w… | — | |
| Game update | PATCH NOTES 0.14.4 Fixed · Fixed colored canister (lab) could spawn inside a wall · Fixed weapons could spawn in walls · Fixed objects thrown into anomalies (experimental labs) could get stuck and make the anomaly malfunction · Fixed invisible barrier was applied to ID_010 drip in some lab vents | 21618847 | |
| Major update | The Lab Update is live : a new quarter is now available A brand-new playable quarter is available, inviting you back into Species: Unknown to explore, survive, and face new challenges. This update marks a step in the evolution of the game, with a fresh environment designed to renew the experience for both returning players and first-time explorers. The Lab is the main focus of this update This new area brings together elements that players have appr… | — | |
| Game update | PATCH NOTES 0.13.15 Fixed · Fixed some cases of the game being in OFFLINE status for no apparent reason (Note: fixed some cases, but not all) · Fixed ID_008 stuck if IEM explosion is triggered in the vents · Fixed possibility to climb on a table in the canteen · Fixed animation bug if killed while zooming in on the tool | 21464761 | |
| Community | Devlog: about the Lab The next major update for Species: Unknown is planned for late January . We are currently in the final production phase, and we wanted to take some time to share an update on the development of the Lab. This devlog is not an announcement of “final” features, but a progress update on what we are currently working on, with a particular focus on the Lab. The goal is simple: to give you visibility… | — | |
| Game update | PATCH NOTES 0.12.5 Changed · “Streamer mode” setting now also hides the session code when typing in “Join By Code” menu · Switched back to Shader Model 6 (better performance on newer machines) · Added a “DirectX 11” launch option to allow better compatibility with older machines (uses Shader Model 5) | 21192824 | |
| Game update | Patch Notes 0.12.4 Fixed · Fixed a regression on ID_008's behavior | 21161030 |
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