S.O.N.A.R. Character Customization: Uniforms & Gear

S.O.N.A.R. includes character customization, but the public material describes it at a high level rather than as a menu walkthrough. The official Steam page says you can choose from dozens of uniforms, hats and “questionable fashion choices,” customize your equipment before deployment, and unlock new gear as you level up. The demo announcement on the same page groups uniforms, weapons, food and hats under progression and customization.

What customization covers

• Outfit items: The store page names uniforms, hats and other fashion choices. It says “dozens” without giving an exact item count.
• Equipment: The page treats equipment selection as part of customization and places it before deployment. It does not list the equipment categories or show a loadout screen.
• Unlock progression: In the full game, the Steam page ties new gear to leveling up. It also says characters can be customized with new uniforms, hats and looks.

Demo and full-release progression

The Steam Next Fest demo announcement says players unlock uniforms, weapons, food and hats as they play, and presents that as a taste of the progression planned for the full release. The full game’s Steam page lists release for October 29, 2026 and describes gear unlocks through leveling. Until release, treat the demo’s “as you play” wording and the store page’s “as you level up” wording as separate descriptions of progression.

What the pages do not explain

The Steam page does not name a customization menu, station, button or controller input. Its only timing clue is that equipment is customized before deployment, and it does not describe changing equipment mid-mission.

It also does not give a full list of uniforms, hats or gear, does not confirm face or body sliders, and does not state whether cosmetic or equipment choices change gameplay stats. Its examples are clothing, appearance and equipment unlocks, not stat values. A menu tutorial would need in-game confirmation that these pages do not provide.

FAQ

What is S.O.N.A.R. - Submarine Operators Not Actually Ready character customization?

It is the game’s outfit and equipment system: uniforms, hats and fashion choices, equipment changes before deployment, and new gear unlocked through progression.

Can I customize my character in the S.O.N.A.R. demo?

Yes. The Steam Next Fest demo announcement says players unlock uniforms, weapons, food and hats as they play, described as a sample of full-release progression.

Does customization affect gameplay stats?

The Steam page does not say whether uniforms, hats or gear change stats. It describes appearance and equipment unlocks without giving stat effects.

How do I open the character customization menu?

The public pages do not name a menu, station, button or controller input. The only supported timing detail is that equipment is customized before deployment.