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Subnautica 2

Immerse yourself in a new adventure with Subnautica 2, an open-water survival game from the creators of the Subnautica series. Play alone or with friends as you explore alluring biomes and discover fascinating creatures. Craft vehicles, tools, and bases to survive this mysterious alien world.

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Release Date:

2026

Developer:

Unknown Worlds Entertainment

Publisher:

KRAFTON, Inc.

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Coming Soon To Early Access

The developers of this game intend to release as a work in progress, developing with the feedback of players.

Note: Games in Early Access are not complete and may or may not change further. If you are not excited to play this game in its current state, then you should wait to see if the game progresses further in development. Learn more

What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“We make our best games when you are involved from the start. The earlier you play, the faster we hear what you want. This is how we have historically built our games. By involving you in the development process and iterating on your feedback, we build better games.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“It is difficult to accurately predict how long Early Access will last.

Based on previous Early Access games we have developed, we expect it to take about 2 to 3 years.

We have a number of goals that we are adamantly working towards. We are focusing on delivering quality at a reasonable pace. At the end of the day, we're dedicated to completing Subnautica 2 and making it the best game possible.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“Our goal for the full version of Subnautica 2 is a more polished, feature rich version of the game with more content than at Early Access release.

Throughout Early Access, we plan to release a number of updates that add new content to the game — Such as more biomes, creatures, craftables, features, and narratives.

We also plan to continue to improve the game experience through bug fixes and optimization as well, largely with your help as players.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“Subnautica 2 will include a multiplayer mode, several biomes, some narrative, and a variety of creatures and craftables.

With each major update, we plan to release more features, creatures, biomes, and more. What exactly will we release? We have a general idea but this is Early Access, so the most important part is making the game available and hearing your thoughts.”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“Yes, the price of Subnautica 2 will increase after Early Access.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“Playing in Early Access means getting to play the earliest version of Subnautica 2.

It will be imperfect but we invite you to join us in developing a game that you are excited to play. Along the way, we will share our thoughts, our best guesses, and our inevitable mistakes. In return, we want to hear from you! You will get our full, undivided attention. Your feedback matters greatly to us and will determine the future of Subnautica 2.

Being an Early Access player requires a level of understanding and compassion for the game development process and excitement for the future of the game. If you are happy to come along for the journey (it may be choppy at times), we are so excited to have you.

If you would like to get in touch with us, join our official Discord channel.”

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About This Game

Subnautica 2 is an underwater survival adventure game set on an all-new alien ocean world. It is the next chapter in the Subnautica universe, developed by Unknown Worlds.

New World, New Adventure

A new world awaits alongside an all-new story. You are a pioneer traveling to a distant world, but something is amiss. The ship's AI insists you carry on the mission. This world is too dangerous for humans to survive… Unless you change what it means to be human. What creatures, intelligent or otherwise, await your arrival?

Explore with Friends

Play alone or with up to three friends in online multiplayer co-op. Whether exploring mysterious ruins, building custom bases, or adventuring deeper into the world… The challenge of this planet will test your ingenuity and ability to adapt, in unexpected and curious ways.

Craft Submersibles, Tools, and Bases

Survival depends on utilizing the right tools. Alongside basic items such as your Scanner and Flashlight, you’ll find recipes for more advanced tools, equipment, and submersibles. Bases are more customizable with an overhauled building system. New tools allow for greater adaptation to the world.

Uncover Diverse New Biomes

From towering underwater cliffs to lush coral fields, this aquatic alien world is brimming with vibrant and breathtaking biomes, each teeming with diverse ecosystems and unique creatures. But something isn’t right. The world is out of balance. What happened here? What happened to you? And more importantly, where are you?

Study Mysterious Lifeforms

Uncover a rich world full of mysterious lifeforms, from the smallest fish to the largest Leviathans. Scan creatures to learn more about them and take samples for study. As you learn more about this world, evolve your genetics to adapt your body for survival.

Survive Terrifying Depths

This world is vast and deep. Venture beyond the safety of shallow waters, descending into a dark unknown. Wonder and danger lurks around every corner. To survive this planet, you’ll need to push beyond your boundaries and unlock the secrets of this strange world.

About the Team

Subnautica 2 is being created by Unknown Worlds, a fully remote studio that traces its roots back to the 2002 Half-Life mod Natural Selection. It is the same studio that created the original Subnautica. The team is scattered around the globe, from the United States to the United Kingdom, France, Iceland, Austria, Australia, Canada, India, and many more places.

Early Access Development

Subnautica 2 will be an Early Access game meaning it will be in active development at release. You may encounter bugs, in-development features, and performance issues. We will be adding additional biomes, creatures, craftables, and narrative as we proceed. Join us in Early Access and help shape the future of Subnautica 2.

System Requirements

Minimum:

OS: Windows 10 or later
Processor: Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600 (6 cores)
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: GeForce GTX 1660 6GB / RX 5500 XT 8GB
DirectX: Version 12
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 50 GB available space

Recommended:

OS: Windows 10 or later
Processor: Intel Core i7-13700 / AMD Ryzen 7 7700X (8 cores)
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: Geforce RTX 2060 / Radeon RX 5600 XT
DirectX: Version 12
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 50 GB available space

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SUBNAUTICA and UNKNOWNWORLDS are trademarks or registered trademarks of Unknown Worlds Entertainment, Inc., in the U.S. and other countries.

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