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* and takes place on an all-new alien moon called **Proteus**. Early Access was released on May 14, 2026.+**Subnautica 2** is an open-world underwater survival adventure 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 alien moon called **Proteus**. Early Access was released on May 14, 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, Optional Co-op Multiplayer (up to 4 players) |+| **Game Modes** | Survival, Creative | | **Engine** | Unreal Engine 5 |+| **Multiplayer** | Optional Online Co-op (up to 4 players, no PvP) | ## Overview -*Subnautica 2* continues the franchise's legacy of underwater exploration and survival. Unlike its Unity-based predecessors, this entry is built on **Unreal Engine 5**. It introduces an official, optional multiplayer mode supporting up to four players in cooperative play, with no PvP.+*Subnautica 2* is driven by a narrative where players, known as Pioneers, are stranded on Proteus after the colony ship **CICADA** suffers a critical failure. Unlike its Unity-based predecessors, this entry is built in **Unreal Engine 5** and introduces official, optional multiplayer support for up to four players. -The game is set sometime after the events of *Subnautica: Below Zero* and *Natural Selection*. Characters, locations, creatures, and vehicles from previous entries do not return, as the story moves to the new setting of Proteus.+The game does not feature VR support, nor will it include season passes, battle passes, subscriptions, or microtransactions. No generative AI was used in its development. The setting occurs after the events of *Subnautica: Below Zero* and *Natural Selection*, featuring entirely new characters, locations, creatures, and vehicles. -### Key Features+## Store Description -* **Play Alone or With Friends:** Crafted primarily as a single-player experience, it offers optional online co-operative multiplayer for up to three friends. Players can choose from four pre-designed characters.-* **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 ship's AI and the planet's secrets.-* **No Microtransactions:** The developers have confirmed there will be no season passes, battle passes, subscriptions, loot boxes, or microtransactions.-* **No VR Support:** There are currently no plans for Virtual Reality support.+### 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 arriving throughout Early Access. Teams can work together to explore long-forgotten ruins and adapt to a planet that might not want them there. -## Story Premise+### Adapt to Survive+To survive the depths, players must utilize all available tools. Key features include:+* Traversing vibrant biomes with the **Tadpole** submersible.+* Designing and customizing bases for safety beyond shallow waters.+* Expanding arrays of tools, equipment, and vehicles as Early Access develops. -Driven from home by ongoing conflict, Alterra offers pioneers a chance at a new life. However, as the colony ship **CICADA** shepherds passengers to Proteus, something goes awry. Stranded and faced with near-insurmountable odds, players must survive and determine why the ship’s AI insists the mission continue.+### Explore the Unknown+Players can scan and study a rich world of biodiversity, discovering everything from small creatures to towering Leviathans. Every dive offers opportunities to uncover why the ship's AI insists on continuing the mission and to reveal the mysteries beneath the surface. +### Designed for Early Access+As an Early Access title, the game is in active development. Unknown Worlds plans to continuously expand the world with additional biomes, creatures, craftables, and narrative elements. Player feedback is central to the development process.+ ## System Requirements -### Minimum 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 Requirements+### 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:** For Ultra and Ultra++ specifications, refer to official PC spec sheets.+ ## Gallery ### Screenshots --*Store screenshot featuring a player-built seabase.*+#### Store Screenshots++++++ --*Store screenshot featuring a moonpool.*+#### Store Screenshots (Old)+++++ --*Store screenshot featuring multiplayer.*+#### Development Screenshots++++++ --*Store screenshot featuring bloom and an unknown creature.*+#### Time Capsule Screenshots+++ --*Store screenshot featuring a player piloting a Tadpole.*- --*Preview screenshot, featuring the Wakemaker.*- --*Preview screenshot, featuring the Hammerhead.*- --*Preview screenshot, featuring the Tadpole.*- --*Preview screenshot, featuring a Graveyard biome.*- --*Preview screenshot, featuring a Plateaus biome.*- --*Development screenshot revealed in February 2024.*- --*Development screenshot from KRAFTON 4Q23 Financial Report.*- --*Development screenshot from May 2024 blog post.*- --*Development screenshot from July 2025 blog post.*- --*Development screenshot from July 2025 blog post.*- --*Development screenshot featuring a Waterslug.*- ### Concept Art++++ --*Concept art of an unknown biome.*+### Promotional Art++ --*Concept art of an unknown cave biome.*- --*Concept art of the Collector Leviathan.*- --*Concept art of an unknown thermal spires biome featuring the Tadpole.*- ### Renders+++++++++ --*A render featuring two divers.*- --*A render of a fish known as a "Hammerhead."*- --*A render of a fish known as a "Halfmoon."*- --*A render of a fish known as a "Marrowbreach."*- --*A render of a fish known as a "Nibbler Mango."*- ## Trivia -* **Early Access Delay:** The Early Access release was originally slated for 2025 but was delayed to 2026. Internal playtests revealed areas needing improvement, though lawsuits later suggested corporate maneuvering by Krafton played a role.-* **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 (*Below Zero*) returned for *Subnautica 2*.-* **Time Capsules:** In July 2024, players discovered Time Capsules in the original *Subnautica* containing hex codes that translated to "WATERSLUG," teasing a new creature.+* **Development Delay:** Early Access was originally slated for 2025 but was delayed to 2026. While officially cited as needing improvement, later reports suggested it was part of a corporate strategy by Krafton to avoid paying bonuses, a move later overturned by legal action.+* **Monetization:** 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. The term refers to long-term support similar to previous entries.+* **Returning Developers:** Concept artist **Alex Ries** and composer **Ben Prunty** have returned for *Subnautica 2*. Several of Ben's tracks can be heard in Dev Vlogs.+* **Chinese Platforms:** The official Subnautica account joined Bilibili and Douyin in April 2025. The Bilibili account reached 100,000 followers by June 2026.+* **Time Capsules:** In July 2024, players discovered Time Capsules with the hashtag "PEEPERSRULE." Hexadecimal decoding of the capsule names revealed the creature name "WATERSLUG," later confirmed by developer Scott MacDonald. * **Launch Events:** * Watching the Pre-Launch Showcase on Twitch awarded the **Seamoth Decoration statue** blueprint.- * 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 official Chinese name adds the phrase "异星水域" (Alien Waters). Design Director Anthony Gallegos used the greeting "Daxiedao" (Big Crab Island), a reference to in-game lore regarding a lost colony.+ * 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 (A.C.A.T.) unlocked the **Lost River poster** blueprint.+* **Reaper Statue:** Originally a pre-order bonus, the **Reaper Statue** blueprint was made free for all purchasers after the game reached 5 million wishlists.+* **Chinese Name:** The official Chinese name adds the phrase "异星水域" (Alien Waters).+* **Daxiedao:** Design Director Anthony Gallegos used the greeting "Daxiedao" (Big Crab Island), a variant of "Hello everyone" lore-wise attributed to colonizers who landed on Proteus 20,000 years ago. ++ ## 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 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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