Frequently Asked Questions About S.O.N.A.R. Submarine Operators Not Actually Ready
What is S.O.N.A.R. (Operators Not Actually Ready)? S.O.N.A.R. (Operators Not Actually Ready) is an coop multiplayer submarine simulator that combines naval navigation with satirical crew management mechanics. Players command a submarine alongside a highly incompetent crew, balancing challenging missions and chaotic mishaps under high-pressure underwater missions.
What genre is S.O.N.A.R.? S.O.N.A.R. is a first person multiplayer sim. A friendslop game with an added strategy layer.
What platforms will S.O.N.A.R. be available on? S.O.N.A.R. is currently in development primarily for PC (Steam). Future console ports or handheld adaptations (such as Steam Deck support) will be announced closer to the official release date.
What are the core gameplay mechanics in S.O.N.A.R.?
- Navigation & Tracking: Identify targets using active and passive sonar pings while avoiding detection. Use Helm and diving station to control the sub, load and fire torpedoes.
- Crew Mismanagement: Assign tasks to an unqualified crew prone to panicking, misreading instruments, and breaking equipment.Use proximity chat, intercom and emotes to address your friends.
- Stealth: Creep past enemy destroyers, navigate deep sea trenches, and manage noise emissions (silent running).
- Emergency Hull & Repair Control: Patch leaks, vent ballast tanks, and fix critical systems using tools during chaos.
Can you play S.O.N.A.R. Solo? Yes, S.O.N.A.R. includes a single player mode, with a new, smaller, submarine that allows a single captain to maneuver and manage the primary systems of the sub.
Is there a versus mode in S.O.N.A.R.? Yes, S.O.N.A.R. includes a 4v4 versus mode in which you will have to battle another submarine.
Does SONAR feature Leaderboards? Yes, there are leaderboards for each mission, depending on the size of your crew.
Can you customize your character? Yes, after completing any mission you will receive experience points, which will allow you to unlock new faces and haircuts, uniforms and hats for your character. On top of that you will gain access to new weapons and food.
Does S.O.N.A.R. support multiple languages? Yes. The game features full localization in Spanish, English, German, Italian, French, Simplified Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Russian and Brazilian Portuguese. Additional languages such as Polish or Turkish may be able thanks to community support.
Is the submarine in SONAR based on an actual submarine? While the main operation stations are based on authentic submarines (some of them have been simplified in the interest of easier gameplay), the submarine is not an actual model. New submarines may come later to the game.
What type of missions are there in S.O.N.A.R.? Most missions consist of battling enemies, escorting allies, stealth, exploration, treasure recovery, fleeing dangerous waters and even facing sea creatures. There will be around 40 different missions at launch.
Is S.O.N.A.R. based on real events? No, S.O.N.A.R. is set in the same universe as One Military Camp (previous Abylight Barcelona strategy game) in which evil Dragan is leading an army and conquering free countries.
Can I help S.O.N.A.R. development? Yes, wishlist S.O.N.A.R. on Steam and join official Discord for discussions, suggestions and bug reporting.
