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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. -## Game Information+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 (co-operative only, 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) | | **Engine** | Unreal Engine 5 |-| **Multiplayer** | Optional online co-op (up to 4 players, no PvP) | -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.+### Overview -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 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 will not return, though legacy references exist as cosmetic items. -## Setting and Story+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 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.- ### Store Description -*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.+*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. -### Key Features+#### 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. -* **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.+#### Adapt to Survive+To survive the depths, you’ll need to utilize all the tools at your disposal. Traverse vibrant biomes with your **Tadpole** submersible. Design and customize bases to return to when your adventures push you beyond the safety of shallow waters. -## System Requirements+#### Explore the Unknown+Scan and study a rich world of biodiversity to understand life here. Discover everything from the smallest creatures to towering Leviathans. Every dive is an opportunity to uncover why the ship's AI is so determined to continue the mission. -### Minimum+### 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- +#### 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), refer to the official PC specs image.+### Gallery -## Gallery+#### Screenshots -### Screenshots++*Store screenshot featuring a player-built seabase.* -#### Store Screenshots++*Store screenshot featuring a moonpool.* ------++*Store screenshot featuring multiplayer.* -#### Store Screenshots (Old)++*Store screenshot featuring bloom and an unknown creature.* -----++*Store screenshot featuring a player piloting a Tadpole.* -#### Development Screenshots++*Preview screenshot, featuring the Wakemaker.* ------++*Preview screenshot, featuring the Hammerhead.* -#### Time Capsule Screenshots++*Preview screenshot, featuring the Tadpole.* ---++*Development screenshot revealed in the February 8th 2024 Unknown Worlds post.* -### Videos++*Development Birthday Celebration Screenshot, featuring a Waterslug.* -#### Trailers+#### Concept Art -* 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 an unknown biome.* -#### Promotional Material++*Concept art of the Collector Leviathan in an unknown biome.* -* 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+#### Renders -#### Dev Vlogs++*A render featuring two divers.* -* 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++*A render of a fish currently known as a "Hammerhead."* -#### Voices from Beyond++*A render of a fish currently known as a "Marrowbreach."* -* 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+### Trivia -#### Dive into the Legacy+* *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 publisher Krafton played a role.+* The developers have firmly stated there will be **no season passes, battle passes, subscriptions, loot boxes, or microtransactions**.+* Key developers from previous titles returned for *Subnautica 2*, including concept artist Alex Ries and composer Ben Prunty.+* Prior to launch, "Time Capsules" found in *Subnautica 1* contained hex-encoded messages revealing the name of a new creature: the **Waterslug**.+* Launch events included in-game rewards referencing the original *Subnautica*, such as 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 includes the phrase "异星水域" (Alien Waters). Design Director Anthony Gallegos used the greeting "Daxiedao" (Big Crab Island), a variant of "Hello everyone" lore-wise developed by a lost colony on Proteus. -* 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+### External Links -### Concept Art- ----- -### Promotional Art- --- -### Renders- ---------- -## Trivia- -* *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 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)+* [Subnautica 2 on Xbox Series X|S](https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/subnautica-2/9PJPCB188SVG)
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