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-| **Developer** | [Unknown Worlds](http://unknownworlds.com) |++ +**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 after the events of *Subnautica: Below Zero*. Early Access was released on May 14, 2026, for PC and Xbox Series X/S.+ +## Game Information+ +| Feature | Details | | :--- | :--- |+| **Developer** | Unknown Worlds | | **Genre** | Action, Adventure | | **Platforms** | PC, Xbox Series X/S | | **Release Date** | May 14, 2026 (Early Access) |-| **Modes** | Survival, Creative |+| **Game Modes** | Survival, Creative, Multiplayer (Co-op) | | **Engine** | Unreal Engine 5 | -+## Overview -*Subnautica 2 Early Access Gameplay Trailer*+*Subnautica 2* introduces a brand new setting on the alien moon **Proteus**. The story follows a group of **Pioneers** striving to survive after their colony ship, the **Cicada**, crash-lands under mysterious circumstances. Unlike previous entries, characters, locations, creatures, and vehicles from *Subnautica* and *Below Zero* do not return, though legacy items may appear as decorative rewards. -**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.+The game is built on **Unreal Engine 5**, marking a shift from the Unity engine used in predecessors. It features an official, optional multiplayer mode supporting up to four players in co-operative play, with no PvP. The developers have stated that season passes, battle passes, subscriptions, microtransactions, and generative AI will not be used in the game's development or monetization. -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.+### Key Features -## 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.+* **Play Alone or With Friends**: Optionally play in online co-operative multiplayer with up to three friends. Choose from pre-designed characters with more customization options coming in Early Access.+* **Adapt to Survive**: Utilize tools like the **Tadpole** submersible to traverse vibrant biomes. Design and customize bases to survive beyond shallow waters.+* **Explore the Unknown**: Scan and study biodiversity, from small creatures to towering Leviathans. Uncover the mysteries of the planet and the ship's AI.+* **Early Access Development**: The game is in active development, with continuous expansions to biomes, creatures, craftables, and narrative based on community feedback. -### 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 | +*Note: System requirements are subject to change during Early Access.*+ ## Gallery ### Screenshots--*Store screenshot featuring a player-built seabase.* --*Store screenshot featuring a moonpool.*++++++ --*Store screenshot featuring multiplayer.*+#### Old Preview 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.*- --*Development Birthday Celebration Screenshot, featuring a Waterslug.*- --*Waterslug Time Capsule image.*- ### Concept Art--*Concept art of an unknown biome.* --*Concept art of the Collector Leviathan.*+++ -### Renders--*Render featuring two divers.*+### Promotional Art & Renders --*Render of a "Hammerhead" fish.*+++++++++ --*Render of a "Halfmoon" fish.*- --*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:** + +* **Development Delay**: Early Access was originally slated for 2025 but was delayed to 2026. Internal playtests revealed areas needing improvement, though lawsuits later alleged the delay was part of a corporate strategy by publisher Krafton.+* **Monetization Stance**: Despite Krafton listing the game as "Games-as-a-Service," Unknown Worlds confirmed there are **no** season passes, battle passes, subscriptions, loot boxes, or microtransactions.+* **Returning Developers**: Concept artist Alex Ries and composer Ben Prunty returned for *Subnautica 2*.+* **Time Capsules**: Prior to release, Time Capsules found in *Subnautica* hinted at new creatures, such as the **Water Slug**, via hexadecimal codes in their descriptions.+* **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.+ * Reaching 5 million wishlists unlocked the **Reaper Statue** blueprint for all players.+* **Chinese Localization**: The official Chinese name adds "异星水域" (Alien Waters). Design Director Anthony Gallegos used the greeting "Daxiedao" (Big Crab Island), a lore-friendly variant of "Hello everyone" referencing the World Tree on Proteus. ## 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)+* [Subnautica 2 on Xbox](https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/subnautica-2/9PJPCB188SVG)
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