What changed in Subnautica 2 in 2026

Fixed Hammerheads occasionally not being attracted to Flares.

Fixed issues that could cause DLSS to crash the game.

Increased the duration Nibblers circle the player before attacking.

Spaced out Marrowbreach attacks to occur less frequently.

Localized text callout on the Terms of Service acceptance screen.

Added additional context to crash reports to provide better details for hard-to-reproduce issues.

Fixed Frame Generation not being available in certain versions of the game.

Reduced Nibbler perception range, making players less visible to them.

Fixed Clients reverting to their previous position when rejoining a multiplayer session.

Fixed a rare crash when starting games.

Fixed goggles remaining visible in first-person view when exiting the Tadpole Haul Chassis as a passenger.

Fixed issues that could cause DLSS settings not to be saved correctly.

Fixed Strike Armor modification stacking additively, which could result in a potentially game-breaking state.

Reduced Interior Wall costs to 1/4 of their previous price.

Hammerheads no longer attack unpiloted Tadpoles but can still take an interest in them.

Hammerheads no longer follow players back to their bases due to Tadpole lights.

Resolved an issue where players experienced infinite oxygen after dying of hunger or thirst while piloting a Tadpole.

Players could occasionally be teleported back to their base while exploring in a Tadpole.

Players are informed that telemetry can be turned off at any time from settings.

Revisions include Preamble, Limited License, Gameplay Videos, Prohibited Uses, Ownership, Section Title, Player-Submitted Content, Limitation of Liability, Transfer of Terms and Conditions.

The callout for telemetry settings is currently only available in English and will be translated in the next patch.

Fixed a crash that could occur when losing connection from a multiplayer game.

Revisions include Privacy Notice, What Information Do We Collect, How We Share Your Information, Security of Your Information.

Optimized the amount of data being transmitted to backend services.

Analytics will now only be activated after players accept the Terms of Service.

Resolved an infrequent crash issue when using the Ping feature.

Improved guidance and support for users experiencing startup crashes on AMD graphics cards and DirectX 12.

Subnautica 2 Early Access starts today with a new alien planet to explore.

Players who purchase the game within the first week will receive a Reaper Leviathan Statue blueprint.

The price for Subnautica 2 during Early Access will be $29.99 USD.

Subnautica 2 will enter Early Access on May 14th, 2026, at 08:00 PDT / 15:00 UTC.

Explore the new planet alone or with up to three friends in co-op mode.

Subnautica 2 will enter Early Access on May 14th, 2026.

All players will receive the Reaper Leviathan Statue blueprint upon Early Access launch.

Pre-purchasing and pre-loading for Subnautica 2 available for 72 hours leading up to the launch on May 14th.

The gameplay trailer for Subnautica 2 has been released.

The price for Subnautica 2 during Early Access is set at $29.99 USD, with localization for different regions.

Community event where players can apply to unlock a reward by submitting applications.

Complete the aptitude test and apply for a role at Alterra Corporation. Unlock the Lost River Poster blueprint if 100,000 applications are reached.

First place winner's artwork will be made into an in-game poster item.

Design your own Deepwing Brooder Leviathan for a chance to have it featured in-game.

Create your version of the Deepwing Brooder Leviathan for a chance to win rewards and have the top entry crafted into an in-game poster.

Unlocks a craftable blueprint for the Lost River Poster if the community reaches 100,000 applications.

Join the Pre-Launch Showcase on May 9, 2026, for the Gameplay Trailer reveal and earn an in-game Seamoth Statue base decoration.

The storefronts have undergone a revamp with new screenshots.

The fifth and final episode of the Voices from Beyond series has been released, featuring a distress call from the Cicada.

Introduction of an all-new procedural approach to designing and creating bases.

The fourth episode of the Voices from Beyond series is now available, featuring a story about a mother and daughter in the Mongolian Settlement.

Episode three of Voices from Beyond is out now, featuring the Mongolian Settlement amidst turmoil.