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Subnautica 2

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Subnautica 2
Release Date Gameplay & Story Pre-Order & DLC Review
Release Date
2026 (PC, Xbox)
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Genre
Horror, Survival, Adventure
Platforms Price (MSRP)
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TBA
Developer Publisher
Unknown Worlds Entertainment KRAFTON, Inc.
Number of Players Age Rating
1 TBA
Time to Finish Cross Platform Play
TBA Yes
Official Website Official Website for Subnautica 2

Subnautica 2 Latest News

 ⚫︎ Subnautica 2 Seems Set To Be More Terrifying Than The First - Introduces An Angry, Intelligent, "Cthulhu-Inspired Beast"(Dual Shockers)
 ⚫︎ With Silksong in our hands, Steam's new reigning wishlist kings are both kind of basket cases: The partially-released Deadlock and lawsuit lightning rod Subnautica 2(PC Gamer)
 ⚫︎ As the legal debate between Subnautica 2's publisher and former studio execs rages, the original game and its spinoff quietly receive small patches and big discounts (PC Gamer)
 ⚫︎ Krafton claims that Subnautica 2 delay was done to prevent "irreversible harm to the entire franchise" (The Gamer)
 ⚫︎ Subnautica 2 dev says people like survival games so much because they speak to our "little monkey brains" and "we're all little monkeys" (Games Radar)

Subnautica 2 Overview

Subnautica 2 is the third installment in the Subnautica series, set to launch in early access in 2026 for PC and Xbox Series X|S. It's a sequel that introduces players to a brand-new alien ocean world, where they must navigate extreme dangers and adapt their biology through genetic modification to survive.

The upcoming action-adventure survival game is centered around survival, exploration, and crafting. It features online co-op up to 4 players and has cross-platform play available. Players will build custom bases, pilot new vehicles, and uncover the mysteries of this hostile environment. The early access period is expected to last 2-3 years, with ongoing content updates and refinements based on community feedback.


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Subnautica 2 Gameplay

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Subnautica 2's gameplay builds upon the series' established foundation of survival, exploration, and crafting within a vast alien ocean environment. Players must manage essential survival stats like oxygen, hunger, and thirst while going through diverse and dangerous underwater biomes.

A significant new addition is the implementation of online co-op for up to four players, which offers collaborative exploration, base construction, and discovery of the world's secrets. The crafting and base-building systems have been enhanced for deeper customization, allowing players to construct intricate underwater habitats and create new tools and vehicles.

Additionally, the new genetic modification pushes players to evolve their biology to adapt to the planet's extreme conditions, such as gaining resistance to high temperatures or pressures, or even improving their vision to perceive hidden elements.

Subnautica 2 Announcement Trailer

Subnautica 2 - Teaser Trailer

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