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Subnautica is a first-person open-world/water survival game serving as a sequel to the original game developed by Unknown Worlds Entertainment and published by KRAFTON! Read on to learn about its release date, its target platforms, and its announcement history.
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Subnautica 2 Release Date and Time
Early Access Release Delayed to 2026
After initially slated for a 2025 launch, Subnautica 2 Early Access is now set to release in 2026 on Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam.
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Is Subnautica 2 on Xbox Game Pass?
The game will be available on Xbox Game Pass upon launch!
Is Subnautica 2 on PS Plus?
The game will not be available for PS Plus, as it is not planned for any PlayStation consoles.
Announcement History
Early Access Release Date Delayed Announced on July 10, 2025
Unkown Worlds Entertainment announced on Steam on July 10 that Subnautica 2's Early Access release will be delayed until 2026.
Teaser Trailer Revealed During Xbox Partner Presentation on October 17, 2024
Subnautica 2 was formally teased and announced during the Xbox Partner Presentation in October 2024, offering a new first-person horror experience deep in the murky waters of the ocean.
Next Subnautica Game in the Works Teased on April 7, 2022
Unknown Worlds Entertainment officially confirmed via Twitter (X) on April 7, 2022 that the next game in the Subnautica universe was in development.
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