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Incident #356
The most recent tracked incident was a positive warning alert triggered by sustained conditions. Across the visible window, the game added 768 reviews, the current 1-hour directional delta sits at 15, and the incident peak reached 37 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
97.0%
Current score
97.0%
Change 0.0%
Review velocity
52 reviews
May 17, 2026, 11:12 PM - May 18, 2026, 12:42 AM
Cause confidence
Positive Turnaround (70% confidence)
The most recent tracked incident was a positive warning alert triggered by sustained conditions. Across the visible window, the game added 768 reviews, the current 1-hour directional delta sits at 15, and the incident peak reached 37 in 1 hour. 1 earlier incident have already resolved.
Peak tier: WARNING. Review velocity spiked to 52 reviews. Score moved 0.0%. Resolved in 1 hours.
Likely causes: Positive Turnaround. Trigger type: sustained. See the timeline tab for event-level detail and patch notes.
Before / after
Window from May 17, 2026, 12:39 PM to May 18, 2026, 12:39 PM.
Score before
97.0%
Score now
97.0%
Change
0.0%
Reviews added
768
Peak velocity
98/h
Common questions
Quick answers about what happened and why.
What happened?
Subnautica saw a sudden spike in positive reviews. 768 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?
Positive Turnaround (100%)
Is it over?
It ended after 42 m. The review score has since stabilized.
How much did the review score change?
The score moved by 0.0 points, from 97.0% to 97.0%. At its busiest, the game received 98 reviews per hour.
Were other games affected too?
Yes, 15 related incidents were detected for other connected titles around the same time.
Opened: May 18, 2026, 12:15 AM
Resolved: May 18, 2026, 12:57 AM
Peak severity: warning
Score change: 0.0%
Trigger: sustained
Incident velocity window
Impact 0.0%
