Subnautica 2
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-+ -**Subnautica 2** is an open-world underwater survival game developed by [Unknown Worlds](http://unknownworlds.com). It is the first full sequel to the original *Subnautica* and takes place on an all-new, unknown moon sometime after the events of *Subnautica: Below Zero* and *Natural Selection*. Early Access is scheduled for release on **May 14, 2026**, for PC and Xbox Series X/S.+**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. ## 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 Online Co-op (up to 4 players, no PvP) | | **Engine** | Unreal Engine 5 |+| **Multiplayer** | Optional online co-op (up to 4 players, no PvP) | -## Overview+Unlike its Unity-based predecessors, *Subnautica 2* is built in 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. -Unlike its Unity-based predecessors, *Subnautica 2* is built using **Unreal Engine 5**. It introduces an official, optional multiplayer mode supporting up to four players in cooperative play, with no Player vs Player (PvP) combat. The game does not support VR.+There are currently no plans for VR support. The game will not feature season passes, battle passes, subscriptions, or microtransactions. No generative AI is used in the game's development. -The developers have confirmed that there will be **no season passes, battle passes, subscriptions, or microtransactions** added to the game at any point. Additionally, no generative AI will be used during development. Characters, locations, creatures, and vehicles from previous entries will not return, as the game features a completely new setting and biodiversity.+## Setting and Story -## Store Description+The game 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 do not return. -*Subnautica 2* is an underwater survival adventure set on an all-new alien world. Driven from home by ongoing conflict, Alterra offers pioneers a chance at a new life. However, as the colony ship **CICADA** shepherds passengers to their new home, something goes awry. Stranded and faced with near-insurmountable odds, players must survive and uncover why the ship's AI insists the mission continue.+### Store Description -### Play Alone or With Friends-The game 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.+*Subnautica 2* is an underwater survival adventure game set on an all-new alien world. 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. -### Adapt to Survive-Players must utilize tools to traverse vibrant biomes using the **Tadpole** submersible. Base building and customization allow for safe havens beyond shallow waters. Tools, equipment, and vehicles will expand as Early Access develops.+### Key Features -### Explore the Unknown-Scan and study a rich world of biodiversity, from small creatures to towering Leviathans. Every dive offers opportunities to uncover the mysteries beneath the surface and understand the ship AI's determination.+* **Play Alone or With Friends:** Crafted as a single-player experience that can optionally be played in online co-operative multiplayer with up to three friends. Choose from four pre-designed characters, with more customization options coming throughout Early Access.+* **Adapt to Survive:** Utilize tools to traverse vibrant biomes with the **Tadpole** submersible. Design and customize bases to return to when adventures push you beyond shallow waters. Upgrades will help unlock the secrets of this strange world.+* **Explore the Unknown:** Scan and study a rich world of biodiversity, from the smallest creatures to towering Leviathans. Uncover why the ship's AI is determined to continue the mission.+* **Designed for Early Access:** The world will continuously expand with additional biomes, creatures, and craftables, while expanding the narrative. -### Designed for Early Access-As an Early Access title, the world will continuously expand with additional biomes, creatures, craftables, and narrative content. Players may encounter bugs and in-development features, with community feedback serving as a cornerstone of development.- ## 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 | -> For a more in-depth look at system requirements (including Ultra and Ultra++ options), click [here](https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/subnautica/images/a/a4/SN2_EA_Q2_2026_PC_Specs.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20260504201435).+For a more in-depth look at system requirements (including Ultra and Ultra++ options), refer to the official PC specs image. ## Gallery ### Screenshots #### Store 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.*- -*Ditto, in another store screenshot.* +#### Store Screenshots (Old)+ ++++++ #### Development Screenshots--*Development screenshot. Revealed in the February 8th 2024 Unknown Worlds post.* + -*Development screenshot. Revealed in the KRAFTON 4Q23 Financial Report.*- -*Development screenshot. Revealed in the May 28, 2024 Unknown Worlds blog post.*- --*Development screenshot. Revealed in the July 3, 2025 Unknown Worlds blog post.*- + -*Development screenshot. Revealed in the July 9, 2025 Unknown Worlds blog post.*- -*Development Birthday Celebration Screenshot, featuring a Waterslug.* #### Time Capsule Screenshots--*A zoom-in on part of a Waterslug, found in a developer-submitted Time Capsule.* --*Ditto, from another angle.*+++ --*Ditto, from yet another angle.*+### Videos -### Concept Art--*Concept art of an unknown biome.*+#### Trailers --*Concept art of an unknown cave biome.*+* Teaser Trailer - October 17, 2024+* Gameplay Reveal Trailer - July 9, 2025+* Early Access Cinematic Trailer - April 30, 2026+* Early Access Gameplay Trailer - May 9, 2026 --*Concept art of the Collector Leviathan in an unknown biome.*+#### Promotional Material --*Concept art of an unknown thermal spires biome featuring the Tadpole.*+* Waterside Q&A - June 3, 2025+* Discord Stage Live Developer Q&A - May 4, 2026+* Leviathans Meet Leviathan - May 7, 2026+* First Dive Showcase - May 9, 2026 +#### Dev Vlogs+ +* Road to Early Access - April 23, 2025+* Building Unknown Worlds - June 19, 2025+* Creating the Collector Leviathan - September 16, 2025+* Crafting the Tadpole - December 9, 2025+* Diving Together in Multiplayer - February 10, 2026+* Building Bases - March 12, 2026+* Welcome Aboard, Captains - May 5, 2026+* Swimming Forward - June 4, 2026+ +#### Voices from Beyond+ +* Voices from Beyond Episode 1 - November 25, 2025+* Voices from Beyond Episode 2 - December 19, 2025+* Voices from Beyond Episode 3 - January 29, 2026+* Voices from Beyond Episode 4 - February 26, 2026+* Voices from Beyond Episode 5 - March 26, 2026+ +#### Dive into the Legacy+ +* Breaching the Surface - April 7, 2025+* An Echo of Hope - April 14, 2025+* Detecting New Lore - April 21, 2025+* The Keepers of 4546B - April 28, 2025+ +### Concept Art+ +++++ ### Promotional Art--*2024 holiday artwork depicting several Subnautica 2 fauna as cookies.* + -*2025 holiday artwork featuring a Waterslug and several other unknown fauna.* ### Renders--*A render featuring two divers.* --*A render of a fish currently known as a "Hammerhead."*- --*A render of a fish currently known as a "Halfmoon."*- ++++++ -*A render of a fish currently known as a "Marrowbreach."*- -*A render of a fish currently known as a "Nibbler Mango."*- -*A render of a fish with no currently known name.* ## Trivia -* **Early Access Delay:** The Early Access release was originally slated for 2025 but was delayed to 2026 in July 2025. While officially stated as necessary for improvements, it was later revealed in a lawsuit to be part of a hostile takeover plan by Krafton's CEO to avoid paying bonuses.-* **Monetization:** Concerns about "Game-as-a-Service" models arose after Krafton financial reports. Unknown Worlds clarified: "No season passes. No battle passes. No subscription. No loot boxes. No microtransactions."-* **Returning Developers:** Concept artist **Alex Ries** and composer **Ben Prunty** have returned for *Subnautica 2*. Several tracks composed by Ben Prunty can be heard in Dev Vlogs.-* **Time Capsules:** Starting July 2024, Time Capsules with the hashtag "PEEPERSRULE" were discovered. Hexadecimal translation of their names revealed the creature "WATERSLUG," later confirmed by developer Scott MacDonald.-* **Launch Events:**- * Watching the Pre-Launch Showcase on Twitch earned players the **Seamoth Decoration statue** blueprint.- +* *Subnautica 2*'s Early Access release was originally slated for 2025, but was delayed to 2026 in July 2025. Internal playtests revealed areas needing improvement, though it was later revealed in a lawsuit that the delay was part of a hostile takeover plan by the CEO of Krafton to avoid paying a bonus.+* Community concerns regarding monetization (battle passes, subscriptions, microtransactions) arose when publisher Krafton listed the game as "Game-as-a-Service." Developers clarified: "No season passes. No battle passes. No subscription." This was reiterated after leadership changes in July 2025: "No subscriptions. No loot boxes. No battle pass. No microtransactions."+* Several developers have returned for *Subnautica 2*, including concept artist Alex Ries and composer Ben Prunty.+* Starting in July 2024, players discovered Time Capsules featuring close-ups of an unknown creature. The hashtag "PEEPERSRULE" and hexadecimal codes in the descriptions revealed the creature's name: **Waterslug**.+* On May 2nd, 2026, launch events were announced with in-game prizes referencing the original *Subnautica*:+ * Watching the Pre-Launch Showcase on Twitch earned the **Seamoth Decoration statue** blueprint.+  * Winners of the "Leviathan Awakens" art contest earn a **Sea Dragon Leviathan poster** blueprint and real-life plushes.- * Reaching 100,000 applicants on the Alterra Career Aptitude Test (A.C.A.T.) unlocked the **Lost River poster** blueprint for all players.-* **Reaper Statue:** Originally a pre-order bonus for purchases before May 25th, the **Reaper Statue** blueprint was made free for all purchasers after the game reached 5 million wishlists.+ * Reaching 100,000 applicants on the Alterra Career Aptitude Test earned the **Lost River poster** blueprint.+* On May 11, 2026, the **Reaper Statue** blueprint, originally exclusive to early buyers, was made free for all purchasers to thank the community for 5 million wishlists.+* The Chinese official name of *Subnautica 2* adds the phrase "异星水域" (Alien Waters) to the original title. ## 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) * [System Requirements](https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/subnautica/images/a/a4/SN2_EA_Q2_2026_PC_Specs.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20260504201435)
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