Subnautica 2

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3.6M

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Estimated Sales

3.4M

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Est. Revenue

101.2M

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Overview

Developer: Unknown Worlds Entertainment

Publisher: Unknown Worlds Entertainment

Release Date: 14 May, 2026

Price: $29.99

Genres: Action, Adventure, Early Access

Tags: Multiplayer, Survival, Underwater, Horror, Exploration, Co-op, Open World, Survival Horror, First-Person, Adventure, Atmospheric, Early Access, Psychological Horror, Sci-fi, Singleplayer, 3D, Sandbox, Action, Base Building, Casual, VR, Choices Matter, Hentai

Description: Subnautica 2 is an underwater survival adventure set on an all-new alien world, developed by Unknown Worlds. Play alone or with friends in 4-player co-op. Adapt to survive by building custom bases and crafting tools. Explore the unknown to uncover the mysteries hidden within the depths.

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Game News
Subnautica 2's no-killing ethos "will be a continued point of resistance" among players, say Unknown Worlds, but they have no plans to change it
Rock, Paper, Shotgun · 2026-05-16 13:00:00
Videogame pirates tell other pirates to shut up about it after Subnautica 2 developers are taunted with illicit copies
PC Gamer · 2026-05-15 21:19:54
Subnautica 2's early access roadmap promises quality-of-life additions, co-op improvements, and—eventually—new biomes and creatures
PC Gamer · 2026-05-15 20:58:09
How to craft strong acid in Subnautica 2
PCGamesN · 2026-05-15 18:20:45
Subnautica 2 Early Access Roadmap
Community Announcements · 2026-05-15 15:00:22
How to get the Repair Tool in Subnautica 2
PC Gamer · 2026-05-15 14:52:52
Subnautica 2 sells two million copies in less than 24 hours
PCGamesN · 2026-05-15 14:02:27
How to get Troilite in Subnautica 2
PCGamesN · 2026-05-15 13:54:17
How to get Celestine in Subnautica 2
PC Gamer · 2026-05-15 13:30:54
How to craft a titanium ingot in Subnautica 2
PCGamesN · 2026-05-15 13:07:16
How to get Creature Enamel in Subnautica 2
PC Gamer · 2026-05-15 12:43:56
How to get a fully functional Fabricator in Subnautica 2
PC Gamer · 2026-05-15 12:04:21
How to make Titanium Ingots in Subnautica 2
PC Gamer · 2026-05-15 11:24:39
Subnautica 2 is looking good on Desktop Linux, it's okay on Steam Deck with caveats
GamingOnLinux · 2026-05-15 11:23:23
Subnautica 2 has sold 2 million copies in 12 hours, with 9x the players as the first, and at this point I figure that Krafton CEO is already on his second bottle
PC Gamer · 2026-05-15 10:51:06
How to get Lucifer Rotsac in Subnautica 2
PC Gamer · 2026-05-15 10:43:31
How to clear an Angel Comb in Subnautica 2
PC Gamer · 2026-05-15 10:42:17
How to investigate the Tadpole Pens in Subnautica 2
PC Gamer · 2026-05-15 09:50:24
Subnautica 2's first update will add a sprint button, because players are building their bases too big: "they might want to go a little bit faster"
Rock, Paper, Shotgun · 2026-05-15 09:16:24
Subnautica 2 взорвала Steam — огромный пиковый онлайн и миллионные продажи
Gamemag.ru · 2026-05-15 02:55:00
Subnautica 2 sells 1 million copies in its first hour, and I have to imagine the CEO of Krafton is pouring himself a very stiff drink right about now
PC Gamer · 2026-05-14 21:38:52
You could win a $500 Amazon gift card by playing Subnautica 2 this month, so remember to send us your best video clips!
PC Gamer · 2026-05-13 15:52:17
Subnautica 2 is Steam Deck Verified, as is Forza Horizon 6, Mina the Hollower, and Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight
Rock, Paper, Shotgun · 2026-05-13 15:26:38
Unknown Worlds confirms early Subnautica 2 leak, but warns it's an "incomplete" build
PCGamesN · 2026-05-13 14:09:42
Subnautica 2 release date and launch times
PC Gamer · 2026-05-13 12:41:14
"Unofficial builds of Subnautica 2 are currently circulating online," Unknown Worlds confirm, just days before the ocean survival game's early access release
Rock, Paper, Shotgun · 2026-05-13 11:57:57
Steam Global Top Sellers for week of 5 May — 12 May 2026
SteamDB · 2026-05-12 09:00:00
The most wishlisted game on Steam - Subnautica 2 gets an Early Access trailer, pre-purchase and pre-loads
GamingOnLinux · 2026-05-12 08:04:39
Steam's most-wishlisted game is out this week following a year of corporate drama that involved one of the most embarrassing ChatGPT uses on record
PC Gamer · 2026-05-11 21:45:13
Pre-purchase and Pre-load Subnautica 2 Early Access Starting Today!
Community Announcements · 2026-05-11 15:03:32
A Thank You to Our Community for 5 Million Wishlists
Community Announcements · 2026-05-11 13:00:15
This week in PC games: Subnautica 2 early access, a Battlestar Galactica roguelite, and Directive 8020 disproving the old saying about space and screaming
Rock, Paper, Shotgun · 2026-05-11 11:45:00
Krafton не представляет: Разработчики Subnautica 2 показали новый геймплей
Gamemag.ru · 2026-05-10 16:54:19
Subnautica 2 Early Access Gameplay Trailer Released!
Community Announcements · 2026-05-09 18:05:35
Subnautica 2 Pre-Launch Showcase Airs Tomorrow, May 9!
Community Announcements · 2026-05-08 15:00:13
Even seven-year-old GPUs will be able to run Subnautica 2, according to its latest system requirements
PC Gamer · 2026-05-08 10:19:18
Leviathans Meet LEVIATHAN - Subnautica Celebration Drawing
Community Announcements · 2026-05-07 15:00:52
Get a Reaper Leviathan In-Game Statue with your Launch Week Purchase
Community Announcements · 2026-05-06 15:00:09
Subnautica 2 is "good to go" on the Steam Deck for the Early Access launch
GamingOnLinux · 2026-05-06 08:02:31
'The team has weathered a lot': Subnautica 2 design lead says the community kept the dev team going 'when it was at its hardest'
PC Gamer · 2026-05-05 23:26:29
Dev Vlog - Welcome Aboard, Captains
Community Announcements · 2026-05-05 15:01:20
Subnautica 2 Early Access Launch Events
Community Announcements · 2026-05-02 15:33:55
Watch the Subnautica 2 Pre-Launch Showcase on May 9!
Community Announcements · 2026-05-02 14:59:51
Subnautica 2 Fan Art Challenge #LeviathanAwakens
Community Announcements · 2026-05-02 14:59:45
Alterra is recruiting new Pioneers!
Community Announcements · 2026-05-02 14:59:39
Subnautica 2 dev confirms there's no gen AI "at all" in its survival sequel
PCGamesN · 2026-05-01 17:19:57
Subnautica 2's early access PC system requirements are on the punishing side
Rock, Paper, Shotgun · 2026-05-01 16:30:41
Subnautica 2 System Requirements and Recommendations
Community Announcements · 2026-05-01 15:01:14
Subnautica 2's early access has chased a campervanning game about starting fires and hacking PCs into an earlier release
Rock, Paper, Shotgun · 2026-05-01 11:49:29
Subnautica 2‘s early access will introduce you to a massive squid monster, before the first post-launch update sends you into its lair
Rock, Paper, Shotgun · 2026-05-01 09:10:53
Subnautica 2 early access confirmed for May 14
GamingOnLinux · 2026-05-01 08:20:11
Subnautica 2 early access launch date finally confirmed, and it's just weeks away
PCGamesN · 2026-04-30 17:55:37
After a year of messy legal shenanigans, Subnautica 2 has an early access release date
Rock, Paper, Shotgun · 2026-04-30 16:20:53
Subnautica 2 now has a firm early access launch date, and it's really soon
PC Gamer · 2026-04-30 15:15:00
Subnautica 2 devs say it's 'an exploration game first,' expanding on the first game's 'masterclass' in player-driven discovery
PC Gamer · 2026-04-30 15:15:00
Subnautica 2's lead game designer says it helped cure his sea terror—only for its new apex ocean predator to give him all-new phobias: 'This is going to make many people sad and scared'
PC Gamer · 2026-04-30 15:15:00
Subnautica 2 Early Access Cinematic Trailer Released
Community Announcements · 2026-04-30 15:05:42
Dive into the Legacy - The Keepers of 4546B
Community Announcements · 2026-04-28 15:01:35
Dive into the Legacy - Detecting New Lore
Community Announcements · 2026-04-21 15:06:08
Krafton still 'supporting the early access launch of Subnautica 2' despite its name being removed from the Steam page
PC Gamer · 2026-04-15 18:58:40
Subnautica 2 multiplayer explained - crossplay and four-player co-op
PCGamesN · 2026-04-15 18:15:45
Dive into the Legacy - An Echo of Hope
Community Announcements · 2026-04-14 15:02:12
Subnautica 2's Steam page no longer lists Krafton as publisher, and some weird tags have been removed
PCGamesN · 2026-04-14 11:56:09
Krafton are no longer listed as Subnautica 2's publishers on Steam and the Epic store, following a quiet switch
Rock, Paper, Shotgun · 2026-04-14 09:35:12
Subnautica 2 base building - all changes explained
PCGamesN · 2026-04-13 18:37:46
Dive into the Legacy - Breaching the Surface
Community Announcements · 2026-04-07 15:00:50
Subnautica 2's Voices from Beyond videos are giving us a much more detailed look at the story than we first thought
PCGamesN · 2026-03-31 17:38:34
Subnautica 2 'Voices from Beyond' Episode 5 Released!
Community Announcements · 2026-03-26 15:00:48
Subnautica 2 chief says Krafton is still messing with him, because the May release date announcement was news to him and he's not happy about it
PC Gamer · 2026-03-20 20:12:21
Subnautica 2's early access release date was "self-servingly" leaked by Krafton, "further damaging the game", claim lawyers for reinstated Unknown Worlds CEO
Rock, Paper, Shotgun · 2026-03-20 10:30:00
Subnautica 2 set for early access release in May as Krafton signals surrender: 'We look forward to working with Ted Gill to support a smooth transition and work toward a successful launch'
PC Gamer · 2026-03-17 22:04:29
A day after Unknown Worlds' ousted CEO gets reinstated, Subnautica 2 gets an early access release date
Rock, Paper, Shotgun · 2026-03-17 21:37:06
Judge orders Subnautica 2 bosses be handed back control of company after Krafton found guilty of "wrongfully usurping control"
Rock, Paper, Shotgun · 2026-03-16 17:45:08
In a wild turn for the Subnautica 2 lawsuit, a judge orders Krafton to restore fired Unknown Worlds CEO and gives them 9 more months to earn $250 million bonus
PC Gamer · 2026-03-16 17:40:23
Behold Subnautica 2's fancy fresh windows that come as part of its new procedural base building system
Rock, Paper, Shotgun · 2026-03-12 19:05:23
Subnautica 2 developer video reveals a 'brand new' base building system with some pretty fabulous windows
PC Gamer · 2026-03-12 18:38:29
Dev Vlog - Building Bases
Community Announcements · 2026-03-12 15:59:58
Subnautica 2 'Voices from Beyond' Episode 4 Out Now!
Community Announcements · 2026-02-26 18:21:52
Subnautica 2 devs show off multiplayer while constantly reassuring solo players it's totally optional
PC Gamer · 2026-02-10 23:38:03
New Subnautica 2 video shows off a convenient and social dive elevator, while promising that multiplayer won't ruin single player
Rock, Paper, Shotgun · 2026-02-10 19:10:12
Dev Vlog - Diving Together in Multiplayer
Community Announcements · 2026-02-10 16:12:33
Subnautica 2 'Voices from Beyond' Episode 3 Released!
Community Announcements · 2026-01-29 18:21:44
Subnautica 2 'Voices from Beyond' Episode 2 Out Now!
Community Announcements · 2025-12-19 18:26:31
Dev Vlog - Crafting the Tadpole
Community Announcements · 2025-12-09 18:08:30
Subnautica 2 'Voices From Beyond' Episode 1 Released!
Community Announcements · 2025-11-25 18:11:02
Krafton CEO admits he did consult ChatGPT about the Subnautica 2 situation, and says he deleted the logs over confidentiality concerns
Rock, Paper, Shotgun · 2025-11-20 12:24:08
After Krafton denied its CEO consulted with ChatGPT on the Subnautica 2 mess, Krafton CEO says he consulted with ChatGPT on the Subnautica 2 mess
PC Gamer · 2025-11-19 21:32:47
Krafton CEO allegedly asked ChatGPT to help him find a way out of paying Subnautica 2 devs their bonuses because he wanted to avoid the 'professional embarrassment' of being seen as a 'pushover'
PC Gamer · 2025-11-17 23:39:43
Subnautica 2 publisher Krafton allegedly looked to ChatGPT to figure out how to not pay that $250 million bonus
Rock, Paper, Shotgun · 2025-11-17 16:49:42
Subnautica 2 and InZoi publishers announce voluntary layoff program "amid the era of AI transformation"
Rock, Paper, Shotgun · 2025-11-13 11:21:26
The Subnautica 2 lawsuit is getting even messier, with Krafton doing a massive U-turn, confusing both the ousted founders' lawyer and the judge: 'This is a little bit bewildering'
PC Gamer · 2025-09-19 14:20:30
Subnautica 2 devs reveal the latest horrifying Leviathan to grace the deep sea: 'It has 4 tentacles to grab, crush, swat, and terrify players'
PC Gamer · 2025-09-17 15:14:52
Dev Vlog - Creating the Collector Leviathan
Community Announcements · 2025-09-16 17:09:50
Subnautica 2 studio Unknown Worlds are now suing their former execs for stealing docs and sharing them with the press
Rock, Paper, Shotgun · 2025-08-21 18:36:48
The Subnautica legal dispute takes a surprise twist as Unknown Worlds—not Krafton—sues its former bosses for stealing confidential material on their way out the door
PC Gamer · 2025-08-20 21:55:17
Krafton claim former Subnautica 2 leads have "resorted to litigation to demand a payday they haven't earned"
Rock, Paper, Shotgun · 2025-08-13 09:59:10
Krafton fires back at Unknown Worlds lawsuit, says Subnautica 2 was at risk of causing 'irreversible harm to the entire franchise' like Kerbal Space Program 2
PC Gamer · 2025-08-12 18:49:51
'Everyone's little monkey brains like shelter and food': Subnautica 2 designer says primal instinct is the reason we're so drawn to smashing blocks of wood into weapons
PC Gamer · 2025-08-11 12:29:56
Krafton says the Subnautica 2 delay proves its milestone process is being 'rigorously managed' because it didn't just shove the game out the door even though lots of people would've bought it
PC Gamer · 2025-07-30 21:21:58
Subnautica 2 delay actually proves Krafton aren't mismanaging their games, says exec
Rock, Paper, Shotgun · 2025-07-30 17:41:00
Paying the Subnautica 2 team their promised bonus would be "embarrassing", Krafton's CEO allegedly told the game's chief over lunch
Rock, Paper, Shotgun · 2025-07-17 13:17:23
Fired Subnautica 2 Founders Slam Krafton With Lawsuit, Alleges Publisher “Demands” Breach Contract
CGMagazine · 2025-07-17 07:00:01
Unknown Worlds founders' lawsuit accuses Krafton of a 'months-long campaign to delay Subnautica 2' so it wouldn't have to pay $250M earnout
PC Gamer · 2025-07-16 20:40:37
Subnautica 2 studio will get their bonus, says Krafton, but it's not the $250 million promised
Rock, Paper, Shotgun · 2025-07-16 11:44:48
Subnautica 2 leak is "authentic" say publishers who benefit the most from that leak
Rock, Paper, Shotgun · 2025-07-14 12:11:12
Krafton confirms Subnautica 2 leak showing that the publisher wanted more content for the early access launch, leading to delay and leadership ouster
PC Gamer · 2025-07-12 18:53:14
Subnautica 2 publishers Krafton accuse ousted bosses of abandoning duties, and now those ex-leads are suing
Rock, Paper, Shotgun · 2025-07-11 11:15:55
The Subnautica 2 saga gets nastier, with ousted leaders confirming they'll sue Krafton: 'It continues to be an explosive and surreal time'
PC Gamer · 2025-07-11 04:16:17
Ex Subnautica 2 bosses file lawsuit after claims of "abandoned" responsibilities
PCGamesN · 2025-07-10 21:58:29
Krafton accuses former Subnautica 2 bosses of abandoning the game in surprising new statement: 'We feel a profound sense of betrayal by their failure to honor the trust placed in them'
PC Gamer · 2025-07-10 19:52:53
Subnautica 2 reportedly delayed to 2026, allegedly to avoid a $250 million bill
PCGamesN · 2025-07-10 10:23:59
Krafton plan to delay Subnautica 2 and deny the studio a $250 million bonus
Rock, Paper, Shotgun · 2025-07-10 10:12:37
An Update on Subnautica 2 Early Access
Community Announcements · 2025-07-09 21:16:32
Subnautica 2 publisher Krafton confirms 2026 delay, says the change 'was not influenced by any contractual or financial considerations'
PC Gamer · 2025-07-09 19:22:25
Ousted Subnautica studio co-founder says it was a 'shock' to get fired, Subnautica 2 is 'ready' for early access release, and no longer working 'at the company I started stings'
PC Gamer · 2025-07-07 17:25:43
Axed Subnautica 2 head says game is "ready" for early access launch
PCGamesN · 2025-07-07 17:10:41
Subnautica 2 is "ready" for early access says co-founder ousted from studio, but the publishers seem to disagree
Rock, Paper, Shotgun · 2025-07-07 11:09:23
Subnautica 2 studio begs rioting fans for benefit of the doubt after leadership axed by owner Krafton: 'The team that has been working on the game day-to-day over the last few years remains completely unchanged'
PC Gamer · 2025-07-05 22:33:28
Subnautica 2 dev attempts to reassure fans after controversial leadership swap
PCGamesN · 2025-07-04 23:38:22
A Letter to the Subnautica Community
Community Announcements · 2025-07-03 15:51:48
Subnautica studio leadership gutted by Krafton, which outright says that Subnautica 2 needs 'renewed energy and momentum'
PC Gamer · 2025-07-02 11:04:54
Dev Vlog - Building Unknown Worlds
Community Announcements · 2025-06-19 16:02:56
Subnautica 2 release date window, early access, trailers, and more
PCGamesN · 2025-06-18 11:50:45
Subnautica 2 - Waterside Q&A
Community Announcements · 2025-06-11 18:05:33
Subnautica 2: All the key details on the survival-crafting sequel's dive into the abyss
PC Gamer · 2025-05-20 21:14:47
Is Subnautica 2 coming to Game Pass?
PCGamesN · 2025-05-19 10:47:03
'We want you to be a part of it': Subnautica 2's Early Access is about to begin, and the devs want players to experience all the new vehicles, craftables, and leviathans first-hand
PC Gamer · 2025-04-24 14:26:05
Subnautica 2 teases new creatures and co-op among the coral
Rock, Paper, Shotgun · 2025-04-24 09:29:01
Dev Vlog - Road to Early Access
Community Announcements · 2025-04-24 04:03:19
Subnautica 2 kicks off its road to early access with its first dev vlog, diving into co-op and new features
VG247 · 2025-04-23 16:00:25
Subnautica 2 system requirements
PCGamesN · 2025-04-14 15:49:35
Subnautica 2 dev sounds foghorn about 'fraudulent links' being sent to community members: 'We will never contact anyone by Steam DM for any potential playtests'
PC Gamer · 2025-02-12 15:07:54
Please join me in getting super excited for all the cool looking survival games coming in 2025 (and beyond)
PC Gamer · 2025-01-08 05:46:35
Subnautica 2 Early Access Arrives in 2025, Expected To Last “2 to 3 Years”
CGMagazine · 2024-10-18 06:55:02
Soggy survival sim Subnautica 2 revealed and this time it has multiplayer
PCGamesN · 2024-10-17 20:18:46
Early Access Coming in 2025
Community Announcements · 2024-10-17 18:19:14
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