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| Release Date | Gameplay & Story | Pre-Order & DLC | Review |
Subnautica is a first-person open-world/water survival game serving as a sequel to the original game developed by Unknown Worlds Entertainment and published by KRAFTON! Read on to learn about its release date, its target platforms, and its announcement history.
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Subnautica 2 Release Date and Time
Released in Early Access on May 14, 2026
Initially slated for a 2025 launch, Subnautica 2 Early Access was released on May 14, 2026 at 8:00 AM PDT / 11:00 AM EDT simultaneously for Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam and Epic Games.
Check out the table below for the release date and time per region.
| Region | Local Release Time |
|---|---|
| Sydney, Australia | May 15, 2026 1:00 AM AEST |
| Tokyo, Japan Seoul, South Korea |
May 15, 2026 12:00 AM JST/KST |
| Beijing, China | May 14, 2026 11:00 PM CST |
| Dubai, UAE | May 14, 2026 7:00 PM GST |
| Berlin, Germany Paris, France |
May 14, 2026 5:00 PM CEST |
| London, United Kingdom | May 14, 2026 4:00 PM BST |
| Sao Paulo, Brazil | May 14, 2026 12:00 PM BRT |
| New York, United States | May 14, 2026 11:00 AM EDT |
| Mexico City, Mexico | May 14, 2026 9:00 AM CST |
| Los Angeles, United States | May 14, 2026 8:00 AM PDT |
| Digital Storefronts | |||||
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 Epic Games |
 Xbox |
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| $29.99 | |||||
Is Subnautica 2 on Xbox Game Pass?
The game will be available on Xbox Game Pass upon launch!
Is Subnautica 2 on PS Plus?
The game will not be available for PS Plus, as it is not planned for any PlayStation consoles.
Is Subnautica 2 on Nintendo Switch Online?
The game is not on Nintendo Switch Online, as it is not planned for any Nintendo consoles.
Announcement History
March 18, 2026
Subnautica 2 Early Access was set to release in May 2026, announced Unknown Worlds Entertainment and Krafton.
Early Access Release Date Delayed Announced on July 10, 2025
Unknown Worlds Entertainment announced on Steam on July 10 that Subnautica 2's Early Access release will be delayed until 2026.
Teaser Trailer Revealed During Xbox Partner Presentation on October 17, 2024
Subnautica 2 was formally teased and announced during the Xbox Partner Presentation in October 2024, offering a new first-person horror experience deep in the murky waters of the ocean.
Next Subnautica Game in the Works Teased on April 7, 2022
Unknown Worlds Entertainment officially confirmed via Twitter (X) on April 7, 2022, that the next game in the Subnautica universe was in development.
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