S.O.N.A.R.

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Take command of a submarine in S.O.N.A.R., a chaotic cooperative simulator where up to six players must navigate, detect enemies, fire torpedoes, and keep their vessel afloat. Explore 39 cooperative missions, compete in 6v6 submarine battles, or discover the dangers of open-world survival. Learn essential crew roles, submarine systems, and survival strategies with our community guides.

Released Oct 29, 2026Updated Oct 30, 20261–6 Player Co-op39 Co-op Missions6v6 Team Deathmatch

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Your S.O.N.A.R. Journey

1

Beginner Guide

New to submarine operations? Learn how to complete the tutorial, understand the basic controls, prepare your vessel, and survive your first cooperative mission. Discover what every beginner should know before joining a crew.

2

Submarine Stations & Crew Roles

Understand the nine critical submarine stations and learn how to divide responsibilities between your crew members. Explore navigation, diving, sonar, engineering, periscope operations, and damage control to improve teamwork.

3

Sonar, Torpedoes & Combat

Learn the fundamentals of detecting enemy vessels, identifying contacts, preparing torpedoes, and coordinating attacks. Discover how sonar operators and weapons crews work together during combat, stealth missions, and emergency situations.

4

Survival Mode & Submarine Upgrades

Explore the open ocean, discover ports, collect treasure, and earn money through dangerous encounters. Learn how to manage food, medical supplies, repairs, and submarine upgrades while keeping your crew alive.

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What is S.O.N.A.R.?

S.O.N.A.R. - Submarine Operators Not Actually Ready is a cooperative submarine simulation game developed by Abylight Barcelona and published by Abylight Studios. Released on Steam on October 29, 2026, the game challenges crews of up to six players to operate a complex submarine while navigating hostile waters, completing naval missions, and responding to unexpected emergencies.

Players must coordinate multiple submarine stations, detect threats with sonar, manage weapons, repair flooding, and protect their crew from dangerous conditions. With 39 cooperative missions, open-world survival, submarine upgrades, and 6v6 Team Deathmatch battles, S.O.N.A.R. combines teamwork, naval strategy, exploration, and unpredictable multiplayer chaos.

Developer
Abylight Barcelona
Publisher
Abylight Studios
Platform
Steam PC
Genre
Co-op Submarine Simulator
Co-op Players
1–6
Co-op Missions
39
Submarine Stations
9
PvP Mode
6v6 Team Deathmatch
PvP Maps
8
Release Date
Oct 29, 2026

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01

S.O.N.A.R. Beginner Guide

Learn how to play S.O.N.A.R. with a beginner-friendly introduction to submarine controls, crew responsibilities, and your first missions. Start with the single-player tutorial, practice essential submarine systems, and prepare for cooperative missions with up to six players.

1

Start the single-player tutorial to learn basic submarine operations and practice using the training stations.

2

Learn the navigation, diving, sonar, periscope, engineering, and damage-control systems.

3

Form an online crew of up to six players and divide submarine responsibilities before starting a mission.

4

Choose a cooperative mission and coordinate navigation, sonar detection, weapons, and repairs.

5

Complete mission objectives while responding to enemy attacks, flooding, fires, and equipment failures.

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S.O.N.A.R. Submarine Controls and Stations

Discover how the submarine's nine critical operating stations work and which responsibilities belong to each crew member. Learn about navigation, diving, sonar, periscope operations, engineering, weapons, and damage control to improve crew coordination.

9 Stations

The submarine features nine critical operating stations that require coordinated crew management.

Navigation

The helm and diving stations control submarine movement, heading, and depth.

Sonar

The sonar station detects and identifies underwater contacts, including potential enemy vessels.

Weapons

The weapons station handles torpedo operations and can deploy decoys against incoming torpedoes.

Engineering

Engineering and damage-control duties include maintaining submarine systems and responding to equipment failures, fires, and leaks.

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S.O.N.A.R. Sonar Guide

Learn the fundamentals of submarine sonar operations, including target detection, contact identification, and underwater tracking. Understand how active and passive sonar support navigation, combat, treasure recovery, and stealth missions.

1

Practice operating the sonar station during the game's training activities.

2

Learn the distinction between active and passive sonar detection and how sonar emissions affect stealth.

3

Use sonar to locate underwater contacts and identify possible enemy vessels.

4

Communicate detected contacts to the navigation and weapons operators using the crew's communication systems.

5

Apply sonar tracking during combat, stealth operations, and searches for underwater treasure.

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S.O.N.A.R. Torpedo and Weapons Guide

Explore submarine combat mechanics, from loading and firing torpedoes to defending against enemy attacks. Learn how the weapons station works with sonar operators and how defensive decoys can help your crew evade incoming torpedoes.

1

Practice the weapons station during training to become familiar with torpedo operations.

2

Prepare and load torpedoes using the submarine's weapons systems.

3

Coordinate with the sonar operator to detect and identify hostile vessels before engaging.

4

Use the weapons station to launch torpedoes against enemy vessels during combat missions.

5

Deploy defensive decoys from the weapons station to help evade incoming enemy torpedoes.

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S.O.N.A.R. Repairs and Survival Systems

Learn how to respond to flooding, fires, damaged submarine systems, and crew survival emergencies. Understand the importance of damage control, oxygen management, ballast operations, food supplies, and rest during dangerous underwater missions.

Flooding

Hull damage can cause water leaks that require emergency repairs and damage-control coordination.

Fire

Submarine fires create emergencies that crew members must address to prevent catastrophic failures.

Ballast

Ballast tank operations are part of the submarine's diving and emergency control systems.

Oxygen

Air supply and submarine systems require attention during emergencies, particularly when fires and other failures occur.

Crew Health

Food, rest, and overall well-being affect crew conditions, with exhaustion, seasickness, and delirium among the potential consequences of neglect.

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S.O.N.A.R. Open World Survival Guide

Explore the game's open-world survival mode, featuring ocean exploration, hidden treasures, resource management, and submarine upgrades. Discover how ports, bounty hunting, equipment purchases, and crew supplies contribute to long-term survival.

Open World

Explore a large underwater world featuring hidden dangers, discoveries, and long-term survival gameplay for crews of one to six players.

Ports

Discover harbor outposts where players can purchase food, medical supplies, weapons, and other essential resources.

Upgrades

Visit ports to purchase submarine upgrades that improve your vessel during survival mode.

Treasure

Search the ocean floor for sunken treasure and recover valuable items during exploration.

Bounties

Earn money through encounters with enemy vessels and treasure recovery.

Crew Supplies

Manage food, rest, and medical resources while navigating the dangers of the open ocean.

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S.O.N.A.R. Missions and Campaign Guide

Explore the game's 39 cooperative missions, including naval combat, cargo escort, stealth infiltration, and underwater treasure recovery. Learn how different mission objectives change your crew's responsibilities and require coordination between submarine stations.

39 Missions

The full release features 39 cooperative missions covering different underwater objectives.

Naval Combat

Locate hostile vessels using sonar and coordinate weapons systems to destroy enemy targets.

Cargo Escort

Protect valuable cargo ships from hostile forces while coordinating navigation and defensive operations.

Stealth Missions

Navigate dangerous waters and avoid detection by enemy destroyers using careful movement and noise management.

Treasure Recovery

Search the seabed for lost riches and forgotten artifacts using submarine detection and exploration systems.

Mission Completion

Complete mission-specific objectives and track performance through the game's mission leaderboards.

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S.O.N.A.R. Multiplayer and PvP Guide

Learn how S.O.N.A.R. multiplayer works, including cooperative crews, communication systems, and submarine-versus-submarine battles. Discover the differences between 1–6 player cooperative missions and 6v6 Team Deathmatch across eight PvP maps.

1–6 Co-op

Cooperative missions and open-world survival support crews of one to six players operating a submarine together.

6v6 PvP

Team Deathmatch supports battles between two submarines with teams of up to six players each.

8 PvP Maps

The game features eight maps designed for competitive submarine-versus-submarine encounters.

Voice Chat

Proximity voice chat allows nearby crew members to communicate during navigation, combat, and emergencies.

Intercom

The submarine's communication systems include an intercom for coordinating crew activities.

Leaderboards

Steam leaderboards support competitive performance tracking, including mission results.

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S.O.N.A.R. Questions

The full game at a glance.

How many people can play S.O.N.A.R.?

The full game supports crews of one to six players in co-op and Open World Survival. Team Deathmatch is 6v6, with up to twelve players across two submarines.

Can I play solo?

Yes. The game includes single-player training and supports one player in its co-op and survival modes. A solo captain must move between the submarine stations.

Where do submarine upgrades come from?

In Open World Survival, discover ports to buy submarine upgrades and resources. Enemy encounters and treasure recovery provide money.

Is this an official S.O.N.A.R. website?

No. This is an independent fan-made guide site and is not affiliated with Abylight Barcelona or Abylight Studios.

Ready to Master S.O.N.A.R.?

From operating your first submarine station to coordinating torpedo attacks and surviving the open ocean, our S.O.N.A.R. guides help you become a better crew member. Learn essential systems, explore cooperative missions, and prepare your team for the dangers below.

Read the Beginner Guide