Subnautica 2 Gameplay Trailer (It's reportedly Steam's most wishlisted upcoming 2026 game)
The community is reacting to the newly released gameplay trailer for Subnautica 2. The title is currently reported to be Steam's most wishlisted upcoming game for 2026.
Community Reactions and Concerns
Players have expressed mixed feelings regarding the trailer and the development history of the franchise:
- Atmosphere: Many users emphasize that the game needs to capture the creepiness of the original Subnautica, citing experiences like entering the Blood Forest or encountering Reaper Leviathans as key elements of success.
- Visuals and Mechanics: Some comments suggest the visuals look similar to the first game, with concerns that updates are limited to new creatures, buildings, story, and multiplayer modes rather than significant mechanical upgrades.
- Developer Drama: There is ongoing discussion about the departure of the original development team, legal battles, and the acquisition of the IP by Krafton. Users express worry that these changes may negatively impact the game's quality, referencing dissatisfaction with Subnautica: Below Zero.
- UI Design: Criticism has been directed at the HUD layout, with some users finding it cluttered or reminiscent of mobile game interfaces.
Platform Speculation
Questions have been raised regarding Virtual Reality support, with some users noting that the design choices appear to accommodate VR adaptation.
Player Sentiment
Despite the controversies, a segment of the community remains excited, recalling their positive experiences with the early access period of the first game (2017-2018) and hoping that the final product will not be ruined by corporate interference.
