If you are playing on a modern platform, the update should be applied automatically without manual intervention.
For a visual walkthrough on how to access and install specific legacy versions of the game, check out this guide:
Subnautica was the first major post-launch patch released by Unknown Worlds, primarily focused on quality-of-life improvements, bug fixes, and localization updates. Because it is an official game update, it typically installs automatically through your game launcher. How to Install Update 84 subnautica-update-84-installation-tutorial
If you are looking for Update 84 specifically to maintain compatibility with older mods or for speedrunning purposes, you can manually revert your game version using the Steam Console.
: In the console, use the command structure download_depot . For Subnautica Windows, the AppID is 264710 and the DepotID is 264712 . If you are playing on a modern platform,
: Press Win + R and type steam://open/console .
: Your console will prompt you to download the update before launching the game while connected to the internet. Manual Downgrade to Update 84 (Advanced Users) How to Install Update 84 If you are
: Once the download is complete, Steam will provide a file path (usually under Steam\steamapps\content\app_264710 ). You can move these files to a separate folder to run that specific version.