There was a significant wait forSubnautica: Below Zeroto arrive, and the release of the game has been met with unanimous praise. That doesn’t mean the time spent agonizing over the release date can be overlooked, though, not when fans came up with so many memes to express their levels of hype.

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In addition to that, fans have also created these funny pictures to celebrate theSubnauticafandom in general, withBelow Zero’s arrival garnering extra interest for the series. It doesn’t matter if gamers have purchased the game as of yet or not, as these memes will delight any fan of theSubnauticafranchise.

10Everybody Wants Some

People can always count onSpongeBob Squarepantsmemes to apply in any scenario, withSubnauticafar from an exception.This memeshows how fan interest can be multiplied to ridiculous lengths by handing out a few perks.

While getting early access to the game was appealing on its own, the real draw for fans was getting high FPS along with it. This would mean essentially getting their cake and eating it too, as those who got early access had the best deal for the game.

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9That Wait Was Excruciating

Those with access to Steam got early access as far back as January 2019 forSubnautica: Below Zero, with the rest of the fanbase having to wait all of two years. This makesthis memewildly appropriate, as the delay was unlike any other.

Of course, diehard fans were still anxious to get their hands on the game, meaning they would’ve spent their time staring at their screens waiting for confirmation as to when the full version was going to be released. Let’s hope it was well worth the extremely long wait for most.

8That Sounds About Right

The title of the game leaves out a lot of room for puns and wordplay, withthis mememaking full use of it. According to the meme’s creator, they feel as if their money status is “Below Zero,” which is certainly a creative way to employ the game’s name.

There are also the younger fans who have to rely on pocket money to purchase the game and will feel as if buyingSubnautica: Below Zerowill reflect how much savings they have left.

7A Real Yikes Moment

One of thethings fans want to be fixed inSubnautica: Below Zerois for the free camera mode to be more controllable. According tothis meme, turning the mode on is a recipe for disaster as there’s hardly anything that can be understood when things are spinning out of control.

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Considering how dangerous things are supposed to be in the game, it’s not really bad advice since there are creatures that will seek to kill the protagonist.

6Nice Wordplay

One of the side effects of playingSubnautica: Below Zerotoo much is that it’s bound to show up in players’ minds just about everywhere.This memesuggests that the game is so addictive that it’ll interrupt fans’Star Warsviewings as well.

With there being many things in the game that share words and titles with other media, it’s funny to consider how theSubnauticacraze can take over stuff that’s not even remotely related to the game.

5That View Is Hard To Beat

With so much to explore in the underwater realm, it’s hard not toget caught up in beautiful locationswhen they show up. Still, that doesn’t mean players should venture just about everywhere since the danger isn’t far away, especially in an unknown area.

According to the creator ofthis meme, though, it’s very much worth getting lost when there’s a chance of turning up somewhere pretty. In these moments, it’s basically about weighing out whether you prefer to be in a fascinating unknown location or a familiar but boring one.

4Old Is Gold

As far as gamers go, there are very few things that can beat the oldies. WhileSubnauticaandBelow Zeroare no doubt quality titles, this meme argues thatSuper Mariois still the apex underwater experience despite having been released thirty years ago.

Of course, it’s also supposed to be a joke poked at the hype behindSubnautica: Below Zero’s release as the creator of the meme is making a reference to how fans claimed the game would be the greatest title to be released.

3That’s All Folks

One thing that is fairly recurring inSubnauticagames is the glitches, falling for which is somethingbeginners need to avoid. A prominent one is where players can be sent flying into the sky as if the game itself is ejecting them out of the water.

The creator ofthis memehas taken a funnier viewpoint over the glitch, making it seem as if the characters actually want to be done with the game and decided to take flight because being underwater just isn’t fun anymore.

2Well That Was Something

Getting lost in theSubnauticaworld is really quite the experience, andthis memepoints out how most players will look by the end of it. With the world under the ocean to explore, it’s actually not that far out to consider the likelihood of this meme.

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After all, there are so many dangers to face, places to find, and things to uncover that the kind of appearance in the picture doesn’t seem like an impossibility. One important thing to note is the smile, which shows that players will still appreciate the ride despite all the bumps on the road.

1Nothing Beats Cat Posters

Subnauticawas very self-aware as far as meme culture is concerned, with a picture of a cat wearing a space helmet being one of the things players could find. This particular meme accurately shows how people thought life would be when they were young compared to how it actually is.

After all, nobody would have predicted back in the day that gaming will turn into an activity that adults actively participate in. TheSubnauticacraze is such that even looking for a cat poster underwater sounds like a good deal, no matter the age demographic of the players.