Pioneer (Player Character Class)
- New player class — first time the Subnautica series uses a customizable protagonist instead of a named one (Ryley Robinson / Robin Ayou).
- 4 selectable Pioneer presets at EA launch (early build names: Triage, Felix, Stone, Tether — final names may differ). More to come during EA.
- Designed to support up to 4-player online co-op (single-player remains the default experience).
- Begins game with Digestive Incompatibility condition until cured at first Angel Comb.