Subnautica 2

Subnautica 2

Unknown Worlds Entertainment

early accessReleased May 14, 2026steam

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.

Year 1

May 14, 2026 - Jun 15, 2026

42 changes

Subnautica 2 launched into Early Access on May 14, 2026, introducing a new alien planet for players to explore. This significant release also included a co-op mode that allows up to three friends to join the adventure together. Notably, players who purchased the game within the first week received a Reaper Leviathan Statue blueprint as a bonus.

  • New Content:
    • Early Access launched with a brand-new alien planet.
    • Added more Silver resource areas in the early game region.
    • Introduced additional Troilite resource areas in the late game region.
  • Gameplay Mechanics:
    • Co-op mode became available, allowing for multiplayer exploration.
  • Balance Changes:
    • Increased overall damage of Nibblers and Marrowbreaches.
    • Reduced costs for Interior Walls to one-quarter of their previous price.
    • Adjusted attack frequency of Marrowbreaches and their overall damage output.
  • AI Adjustments:
    • Modified Hammerheads behavior to reduce their attraction to Tadpole lights and prevent them from attacking unpiloted Tadpoles.
  • Performance Improvements:
    • Enhanced performance with Epic visual settings and optimized data transmission to backend services.