{"id":344643,"date":"2025-08-11T08:35:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-11T15:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/es\/?p=392793"},"modified":"2025-08-11T08:55:46","modified_gmt":"2025-08-11T15:55:46","slug":"if-you-like-survival-games-its-because-deep-down-youre-just-a-little-monkey-according-to-the-designer-of-this-popular-survival-game","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/if-you-like-survival-games-its-because-deep-down-youre-just-a-little-monkey-according-to-the-designer-of-this-popular-survival-game\/","title":{"rendered":"If you like survival games, it&#039;s because deep down you&#039;re just a little monkey, according to the designer of this popular survival game"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Anthony Gallegos, designer of Subnautica 2, has used an unusual metaphor to describe the human connection with survival games, suggesting that &#8220;we are all little monkeys.&#8221; <strong>During a recent interview with Edge magazine, Gallegos explained that this idea resonates with the human nature of seeking shelter and food, essential attributes in survival games that attract a wide audience<\/strong>. The title Subnautica 2, which is expected to launch in Early Access in 2026, has faced recent turmoil following the sudden firing of several of its creators, which has triggered a call for a boycott from some fans.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We are all little monkeys<\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gallegos also shared an anecdote that underscores the accessibility of survival games. He recalled a moment when he observed a child playing Astroneer without any prior guidance. <strong>To his surprise, the child managed to build a complex base, which led him to conclude that the mechanics of these games are simple enough to attract both children and adults<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Subnautica 2 - &quot;Take a Deep Breath&quot; (Gameplay Reveal Teaser)\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oK5Nr1VtJ9Q?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a remarkable turn in the video game development landscape, Krafton has acquired Last Epoch, a popular action role-playing game. <strong>The game&#8217;s development leader, referring to the recent controversy surrounding Subnautica 2, expressed confidence that the communication challenges affecting their project will not be repeated<\/strong>. &#8220;There is a lot of misinformation,&#8221; he commented, suggesting that the situation may have been misinterpreted by the public.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As Subnautica 2 fans await more news about the game, <strong>the video game industry closely watches how this multi-layered story unfolds, marked by creativity, challenges, and uncertainty about the future of the series<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"sc-card-program\">\r\n  <div class=\"sc-card-program__body\">\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row clearfix\">\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-logo\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sc-card-program__img\" alt=\"Steam\" src=\"https:\/\/images.sftcdn.net\/images\/t_app-icon-s\/p\/3047d89c-96d0-11e6-8546-00163ed833e7\/2505233623\/steam-download.jpg\" width=\"100px\" height=\"100px\">\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-title\">\r\n        <span class=\"sc-card-program__title\">Steam<\/span>\r\n        <a class=\"sc-card-program__button sc-card-program-internal\" href=\"https:\/\/steam.softonic.com\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DOWNLOAD<\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-rating\">\r\n        <svg class=\"rating-score__content\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" version=\"1.1\" x=\"0\" y=\"0\" viewbox=\"0 0 50 50\" enable-background=\"new 0 0 50 50\" xml:space=\"preserve\"><path class=\"rating-score__background rating-score--good\" fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"6\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" d=\"M40 40c8.3-8.3 8.3-21.7 0-30s-21.7-8.3-30 0 -8.3 21.7 0 30\"><\/path><path class=\"rating-score__value rating-score__value--0\" fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"6\" stroke-dashoffset=\"0\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" d=\"M40 40c8.3-8.3 8.3-21.7 0-30s-21.7-8.3-30 0 -8.3 21.7 0 30\"><\/path><text class=\"rating-score__number\" content=\"\" text-anchor=\"middle\" transform=\"matrix(1 0 0 1 25 31.0837)\" data-auto=\"app-user-score\"><\/text><\/svg>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row\">\r\n      <span class=\"sc-card-program__description\"><\/span>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row\">\r\n      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sc-card-program__bigpic\" src=\"\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\">\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <a class=\"sc-card-program__link track-link sc-card-program-internal\" href=\"https:\/\/steam.softonic.com\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Anthony Gallegos, designer of Subnautica 2, has used an unusual metaphor to describe the human connection with survival games, suggesting that &#8220;we are all little monkeys.&#8221; During a recent interview with Edge magazine, Gallegos explained that this idea resonates with the human nature of seeking shelter and food, essential attributes in survival games that attract a wide audience. 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