Starsand brings Subnautica-style survival to the desert sands on November 4

You like Subnautica. I like Subnautica. We all like Subnautica. But there is only so much Subnautica to go around.

But what if someone was making a Subnautica-style game based in the desert, with endless seas of sand instead of ocean waves? Would that appease the Subnautica nuts? Or at least tempt them into giving the new sand-based sci-fi game a look? 

We will find out later this fall, as Starsand is promising to do just that. Developed by Italian developer Tunnel Vision, Starsand is launching into early access on November 4, 2021. You know the drill. Forage. Build tools. Forage further. Build a shelter. Get utterly wrecked when you wander too far and encounter a killer sandworm. We've all been there.

Some key game features, lifted from a recent press release:

• A massive otherworldly desert landscape to explore. Navigate over 64 km² terrain.
• Discover a world full of lost monuments, strange artefacts and creatures both modern and ancient.
• Awaken your survival instincts in this challenging environment. Brave the blazing sun, freezing nights, brutal sandstorms and .
• Scavenge, gather, harvest and craft. Protect your body and your new home against the dangers of this harsh desert world.
• Unpredictable weather and an impactful day/night cycle put planning at the forefront. Prepare well for every expedition and all you might encounter.
• Unravel a thrilling sci-fi adventure. Discover ruins, piece together the truths of this world, solve puzzles and journey deeper into the unknown.

Visit Starsand's Steam page to wishlist the game, and to read some pretty interesting dev blogs. Fun folks, Tunnel Vision.