Subnautica 2
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-+ -**Subnautica 2** is an open-world underwater survival adventure game developed by Unknown Worlds. It is the first full sequel to the original *Subnautica*. Early Access for *Subnautica 2* was announced on October 17th, 2024, and released to the public on May 14th, 2026.+**Subnautica 2** is an open-world underwater survival adventure game developed by Unknown Worlds. It is the first full sequel to the original *Subnautica* and takes place on an all-new alien moon, **Proteus**. Early Access was released on May 14, 2026. -Unlike its Unity-based predecessors, *Subnautica 2* is built on Unreal Engine 5. It is the first entry in the franchise to feature an official, optional multiplayer mode with support for up to four players and no PvP. The Early Access period is expected to last 2-3 years.- ## Game Information | Feature | Details | | :--- | :--- | | **Developer** | Unknown Worlds | | **Genre** | Action, Adventure | | **Platforms** | PC, Xbox Series X/S | | **Release Date** | May 14, 2026 (Early Access) |-| **Game Modes** | Survival, Creative |-| **Multiplayer** | Optional Co-op (up to 4 players) |+| **Game Modes** | Survival, Creative, Optional Co-op Multiplayer (up to 4 players) | | **Engine** | Unreal Engine 5 | ## Overview -*Subnautica 2* takes place sometime after the events of both *Subnautica: Below Zero* and *Natural Selection* on an all-new alien moon, **Proteus**. Characters, locations, creatures, and vehicles from previous entries will not return, though legacy references may appear as rewards or lore.+*Subnautica 2* continues the franchise's legacy as a single-player focused experience that now includes optional online co-operative multiplayer for up to four players (no PvP). The game is built on Unreal Engine 5, marking a shift from the Unity engine used in previous titles. -There are currently no plans for VR support. The developers have confirmed that season passes, battle passes, subscriptions, and microtransactions will not be added to the game. No generative AI is used in the game's development.+The story is set after the events of *Subnautica: Below Zero* and *Natural Selection*. Players take on the role of a Pioneer stranded on Proteus after the colony ship *CICADA* suffers a critical failure. Guided by the ship's AI, players must explore, survive, and uncover the mysteries of this new world. -## Store Description+Key features include:+* **Play Alone or With Friends:** Optional co-op multiplayer with up to three friends. Choose from four pre-designed characters.+* **Adapt to Survive:** Utilize tools, design bases, and pilot the **Tadpole** submersible to traverse vibrant biomes.+* **Explore the Unknown:** Scan biodiversity, discover creatures ranging from small fauna to towering Leviathans, and uncover the narrative behind the AI's mission.+* **No Microtransactions:** The game will not feature season passes, battle passes, subscriptions, or microtransactions.+* **No VR Support:** There are currently no plans for Virtual Reality support. -*Subnautica 2* is an underwater survival adventure game set on an all-new alien world. It is the next chapter in the Subnautica universe.- -Driven from your home by ongoing conflict, Alterra offers you the chance at a new life. But as the colony ship **CICADA** shepherds you and your fellow Pioneers to your new home, something goes awry. The ship’s AI insists that your mission should continue. Stranded and faced with near-insurmountable odds, you must do everything in your power to survive. The future of humanity on this world is in your hands.- -### Play Alone or With Friends-*Subnautica 2* is crafted as a single-player experience that you can optionally play in online co-operative multiplayer with up to three friends. You can choose from four pre-designed characters, with more characters and customization options coming throughout Early Access. Work together to explore long-forgotten ruins and learn to adapt to a planet that might not want you there.- -### Adapt to Survive-To survive the depths and make this planet your home, you’ll need to utilize all the tools at your disposal. Traverse vibrant and breathtaking biomes with your **Tadpole** submersible. Design and customize bases to return to when your adventures push you beyond the safety of shallow waters. As Early Access develops, so too will your array of tools, equipment, and vehicles. Upgrades will help push you beyond your boundaries and unlock the secrets of this strange world.- -### Explore the Unknown-Scan and study a rich world of biodiversity to understand life here. Discover everything from the smallest creatures to towering Leviathans. Experience the wonder, and sometimes danger, lurking around every corner. Every dive is an opportunity to uncover why the ship's AI is so determined to continue the mission and what mysteries lie beneath the surface of this breathtaking new frontier.- -### Designed for Early Access-*Subnautica 2* is an Early Access title in active development. Throughout this journey, the developers will continuously expand the world with additional biomes, creatures, and craftables, while expanding the narrative. Players may encounter bugs, in-development features, and performance issues. Feedback is a cornerstone of the development process.- ## System Requirements ### Minimum+ | Component | Specification | | :--- | :--- | | **OS** | Windows 10 or later | | **Processor** | Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600 (6 cores) | | **Memory** | 12 GB RAM | | **Graphics** | GeForce GTX 1660 6GB / AMD RX 5500XT 6GB | | **DirectX** | Version 12 | | **Network** | Broadband Internet connection | | **Storage** | 50 GB available space | ### Recommended+ | Component | Specification | | :--- | :--- | | **OS** | Windows 11 | | **Processor** | Intel Core i7-13700 / AMD Ryzen 7 7700X (8 cores) | | **Memory** | 16 GB RAM | | **Graphics** | Geforce RTX 3070 8GB / Radeon RX 6700 XT 8GB | | **DirectX** | Version 12 | | **Network** | Broadband Internet connection | | **Storage** | 50 GB available space | ## Gallery ### Screenshots -#### Store Screenshots------++*Store screenshot featuring a player-built seabase.* -#### Store Screenshots (Old)-----++*Store screenshot featuring a moonpool.* -#### Development Screenshots------++*Store screenshot featuring multiplayer.* -#### Time Capsule Screenshots---++*Store screenshot featuring bloom and an unknown creature.* ++*Store screenshot featuring a player piloting a Tadpole.*+ ++*Preview screenshot, featuring the Wakemaker.*+ ++*Preview screenshot, featuring the Hammerhead.*+ ++*Preview screenshot, featuring the Tadpole.*+ ++*Development screenshot revealed in February 2024.*+ ++*Development Birthday Celebration Screenshot, featuring a Waterslug.*+ ### Concept Art---- -### Promotional Art--++*Concept art of an unknown biome.* ++*Concept art of the Collector Leviathan.*+ ### Renders--------- -## Trivia++*A render featuring two divers.* -* *Subnautica 2*'s Early Access release was originally slated for 2025, but was delayed to 2026. Internal playtests revealed areas needing improvement, though later reports suggested corporate maneuvering by Krafton played a role. This leadership change was subsequently undone by a judge following a lawsuit by the original founders of Unknown Worlds.-* Concerns regarding monetization (battle passes, subscriptions, etc.) arose when publisher Krafton listed the game as "Game-as-a-Service." Developers clarified this meant continuous updates similar to previous titles, confirming: **No season passes. No battle passes. No subscription. No loot boxes. No microtransactions.**-* Returning developers include concept artist **Alex Ries** and composer **Ben Prunty**.-* On April 24th, 2025, the Subnautica Official account joined Chinese video platforms Bilibili and Douyin. By June 12th, 2026, the Bilibili account reached 100,000 followers.-* Starting in July 2024, players discovered **Time Capsules** in previous games containing close-ups of unknown creatures. One such creature was identified via hexadecimal translation of the capsule name as the **Waterslug**.-* Launch events in May 2026 offered in-game prizes referencing the original *Subnautica*, including blueprints for a **Seamoth Decoration statue**, a **Sea Dragon Leviathan poster**, and a **Lost River poster**.-* A blueprint for a **Reaper Statue** was made free for all purchasers as a thank you for reaching 5 million wishlists.-* The Chinese official name adds the phrase "异星水域" (Alien Waters).-* Design Director Anthony Gallegos used the greeting "Daxiedao" (Big Crab Island), a variant of "Hello everyone" developed by a lost colony on Proteus, referring to the local World Tree.++*A render of a fish currently known as a "Hammerhead."* -## External Links++*A render of a fish currently known as a "Marrowbreach."* -* [Subnautica 2 on Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1962700/Subnautica_2/)-* [Subnautica 2 on Epic Store](https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/subnautica-2-d27f94)-* [Subnautica 2 on Xbox Series X|S](https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/subnautica-2/9PJPCB188SVG)+## Trivia+ +* **Development Engine:** Unlike its predecessors, *Subnautica 2* is built using Unreal Engine 5.+* **Multiplayer:** It is the first game in the franchise to feature official, optional multiplayer support for up to four players.+* **Monetization:** Unknown Worlds has confirmed there will be no season passes, battle passes, subscriptions, loot boxes, or microtransactions.+* **Setting:** The game takes place on the alien moon **Proteus**, sometime after the events of *Subnautica: Below Zero* and *Natural Selection*. Characters and locations from previous games do not return.+* **Time Capsules:** Prior to release, "Time Capsules" found in the original *Subnautica* revealed images of the **Waterslug**, a creature from *Subnautica 2*.+* **Launch Events:** Early Access launch events included in-game rewards such as the **Seamoth Decoration statue**, **Sea Dragon Leviathan poster**, and **Lost River poster**.+* **Community Milestones:** The game reached 5 million wishlists on Steam, resulting in a free **Reaper Statue** blueprint for all purchasers.+* **Chinese Localization:** The official Chinese name adds the phrase "异星水域" (Alien Waters). Design Director Anthony Gallegos referenced a local greeting "Daxiedao" (Big Crab Island) in a devlog.
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