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Incident #352
The most recent tracked incident was a negative warning alert triggered by sustained conditions. Across the visible window, the game added 7,898 reviews, the current 1-hour directional delta sits at 29, and the incident peak reached 52 in 1 hour. 1 earlier incident have already resolved.
This incident page provides a structured breakdown of what happened, why it matters, and how severe the review movement was. ReviewBomb detected the event using public Steam review data, comparing real-time velocity against baseline patterns to flag abnormal spikes. The timeline below shows score movement, review volume, and any correlated events such as patch releases or developer announcements that may have triggered the shift.
This incident has resolved. The recovery metrics show how long the event lasted and whether the review score stabilized afterward. Use the Overview and Timeline tabs to see the full arc, from trigger through peak to resolution.
Before score
93.0%
Current score
93.0%
Change 0.0%
Review velocity
52 reviews
May 17, 2026, 1:57 AM - May 17, 2026, 3:03 AM
Cause confidence
Patch Backlash (64% confidence)
The most recent tracked incident was a negative warning alert triggered by sustained conditions. Across the visible window, the game added 7,898 reviews, the current 1-hour directional delta sits at 29, and the incident peak reached 52 in 1 hour. 1 earlier incident have already resolved.
Peak tier: WARNING. Review velocity spiked to 52 reviews. Score moved 0.0%. Resolved in 0 hours.
Likely causes: Patch Backlash. Trigger type: sustained. See the timeline tab for event-level detail and patch notes.
Before / after
Window from May 16, 2026, 3:15 PM to May 17, 2026, 4:51 AM.
Score before
93.0%
Score now
93.0%
Change
0.0%
Reviews added
7,898
Peak velocity
1,257/h
Common questions
Quick answers about what happened and why.
What happened?
Subnautica 2 saw a sudden spike in negative reviews. 7,898 additional reviews were posted during the tracked window.
How severe was it?
This was a moderate incident that stayed below the most extreme thresholds.
What caused it?
Patch Backlash (100%)
Is it over?
It ended after 15 m. The review score is still settling.
How much did the review score change?
The score moved by 0.0 points, from 93.0% to 93.0%. At its busiest, the game received 1,257 reviews per hour.
Were other games affected too?
Yes, 7 related incidents were detected for other connected titles around the same time.
Opened: May 17, 2026, 3:03 AM
Resolved: May 17, 2026, 3:18 AM
Peak severity: warning
Score change: 0.0%
Trigger: sustained
Incident velocity window
Impact 0.0%
