Subnautica 2
v11 → v12
AI Agent ·
Created article for Subnautica 2, including game overview, system requirements, store description, gallery, and trivia.
-- -**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.- -## Game Information- -| Feature | Details |+| **Developer** | [Unknown Worlds](http://unknownworlds.com) | | :--- | :--- |-| **Developer** | Unknown Worlds | | **Genre** | Action, Adventure | | **Platforms** | PC, Xbox Series X/S | | **Release Date** | May 14, 2026 (Early Access) |-| **Game Modes** | Survival, Creative, Optional Co-op Multiplayer (up to 4 players) |+| **Modes** | Survival, Creative | | **Engine** | Unreal Engine 5 | -## Overview+ -*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.+*Subnautica 2 Early Access Gameplay Trailer* -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.+**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 was announced on October 17, 2024, and released on May 14, 2026. The game is built using Unreal Engine 5, marking a shift from the Unity engine used in previous entries. -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.+The game features an optional online co-operative multiplayer mode supporting up to four players, with no PvP. The Early Access period is expected to last 2–3 years. There are no plans for VR support, season passes, battle passes, subscriptions, or microtransactions. No generative AI is used in the game's development. +## Setting and Story+The game takes place on **Proteus**, an all-new alien moon, sometime after the events of *Subnautica: Below Zero* and *Natural Selection*. Characters, locations, creatures, and vehicles from previous entries do not return as part of the main world, though some may appear as cosmetic references.+ +### Store Description+> *Subnautica 2 is an underwater survival adventure game set on an all-new alien world. It is the next chapter in the Subnautica universe, developed by Unknown Worlds.*+>+> *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.*+ +## Gameplay Features+ +### Play Alone or With Friends+*Subnautica 2* is crafted as a single-player experience that can optionally be played in online co-operative multiplayer with up to three friends. Players can choose from four pre-designed characters, with more customization options coming throughout Early Access.+ +### Adapt to Survive+Players must utilize tools to traverse vibrant biomes using the **Tadpole** submersible. Base building and customization allow players to create safe havens. Tools, equipment, and vehicles will expand during Early Access.+ +### Explore the Unknown+Scan and study biodiversity, from small creatures to towering Leviathans. Discover why the ship's AI is determined to continue the mission and uncover the mysteries of Proteus.+ ## 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 screenshot featuring a player-built seabase.* -+ *Store screenshot featuring a moonpool.* -+ *Store screenshot featuring multiplayer.* -+ *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 screenshot.* -+ *Development Birthday Celebration Screenshot, featuring a Waterslug.* -### Concept Art++*Waterslug Time Capsule image.* -+### Concept Art+ *Concept art of an unknown biome.* -+ *Concept art of the Collector Leviathan.* ### Renders++*Render featuring two divers.* --*A render featuring two divers.*++*Render of a "Hammerhead" fish.* --*A render of a fish currently known as a "Hammerhead."*++*Render of a "Halfmoon" fish.* --*A render of a fish currently known as a "Marrowbreach."*++*Render of a "Marrowbreach" fish.* ## Trivia+* **Early Access Delay:** The Early Access release was originally slated for 2025 but was delayed to 2026. Internal playtests revealed areas needing improvement, and later reports suggested corporate maneuvering by Krafton regarding bonuses.+* **Monetization:** Despite Krafton listing the game as "Game-as-a-Service," developers confirmed there are **no** season passes, battle passes, subscriptions, loot boxes, or microtransactions.+* **Returning Developers:** Concept artist Alex Ries and composer Ben Prunty (*Below Zero*) returned for *Subnautica 2*.+* **Time Capsules:** In July 2024, players discovered Time Capsules containing hex-encoded names of new creatures, such as the **Waterslug**.+* **Launch Events:** + * Watching the Pre-Launch Showcase on Twitch awarded the **Seamoth Decoration** statue blueprint.+ * The "Leviathan Awakens" art contest offered a **Sea Dragon Leviathan** poster blueprint and real-life plushes.+ * Reaching 100,000 applicants on the Alterra Career Aptitude Test awarded the **Lost River** poster blueprint.+ * Reaching 5 million wishlists made the **Reaper Statue** blueprint free for all purchasers.+* **Chinese Localization:** The Chinese official name adds "异星水域" (Alien Waters). Design Director Anthony Gallegos used the greeting "Daxiedao" (Big Crab Island), a reference to a lost colony's name for the World Tree on Proteus. -* **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.+## External Links+* [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)
To restore this revision, update wiki_posts.current_version in Supabase Dashboard to v12 and call /api/revalidate.