| Subnautica 2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Release Date | Gameplay & Story | Pre-Order & DLC | Review |
| Release Date | |
|---|---|
| May 14, 2026 PC, XBXS Early Access More Details |
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| Genre | |
| Horror, Survival, Adventure | |
| Platforms | Price (MSRP) |
 
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$29.99 |
| Developer | Publisher |
| Unknown Worlds Entertainment | KRAFTON, Inc. |
| Number of Players | Age Rating |
| 1-4 | ESRB RP |
| Time to Finish | Cross Platform Play |
| TBD | Yes |
| Official Website | Official Website for Subnautica 2 |
Subnautica 2 Latest News
⚫︎ Subnautica 2 outlined its Early Access roadmap, with planned quality-of-life updates, co-op improvements, bug fixes, balance changes, and larger future expansions adding new biomes, creatures, vehicles, tools, and story content.
⚫︎ Subnautica 2 is now available in Early Access, letting players explore a new alien ocean planet solo or in 4-player co-op with new creatures, vehicles, base-building, and survival mechanics.
⚫︎ Unknown Worlds released the final Subnautica 2 dev vlog before the game’s May 14 Early Access launch. Design Lead Anthony Gallegos shares details on launch timing, update plans, recommended PC specs, and the upcoming May 9 Pre-Launch Showcase for Subnautica 2.
⚫︎ Subnautica 2 will host a Pre-Launch Showcase on May 9, 2026 (08:00 AM PDT), featuring a new gameplay trailer, developer segments, giveaways, and a Twitch Drops reward (Seamoth Statue).
⚫︎ Subnautica 2 finally enters Early Access on May 14, 2026 (08:00 PDT / 15:00 UTC) at $29.99. A Cinematic Trailer has also been released.
Subnautica 2 Overview
Subnautica 2 is the third installment in the Subnautica series, released in Early Access in May 14, 2026 for PC and Xbox Series X|S. It's a sequel that introduces players to a brand-new alien ocean world, where they must navigate extreme dangers and adapt their biology through genetic modification to survive.
The action-adventure survival game is centered around survival, exploration, and crafting. It features online co-op up to 4 players and has cross-platform play available. Players will build custom bases, pilot new vehicles, and uncover the mysteries of this hostile environment. The early access period is expected to last 2-3 years, with ongoing content updates and refinements based on community feedback.
| Digital Storefronts | |||||
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| Steam |
Epic Games |
Xbox |
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| $29.99 | |||||
Subnautica 2 Gameplay
Subnautica 2's gameplay builds on the series' established foundation of survival, exploration, and crafting within a vast alien ocean environment. Players must manage essential survival stats, including oxygen, hunger, and thirst, while navigating diverse and dangerous underwater biomes.
A significant new addition is online co-op for up to four players, which offers collaborative exploration, base construction, and discovery of the world's secrets. The crafting and base-building systems have been enhanced for deeper customization, allowing players to construct intricate underwater habitats and create new tools and vehicles.
Additionally, the new genetic modification challenges players to evolve their biology to adapt to the planet's extreme conditions, such as gaining resistance to high temperatures or pressures, or improving their vision to uncover hidden elements.
Subnautica 2 Trailers
Subnautica 2 Early Access Cinematic Trailer
Subnautica 2 Dev Vlog - Building Bases
Subnautica 2 Dev Vlog - Diving Together in Multiplayer
Subnautica 2 Dev Vlog - Crafting the Tadpole
Subnautica 2 Dev Vlog - Creating the Collector Leviathan
Subnautica 2 - Teaser Trailer
Subnautica 2 Trivia
⚫︎ Screenshots of Subnautica 2 were sneaked into the first game via the time capsule feature. Fans initially thought these were mods made by other players before the devs confirmed the authenticity of these screenshots.
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