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Subnautica 2

Subnautica 2

Unknown Worlds Entertainment, +1 more
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Initial Release: May 14, 2026
•ESRB: Everyone 10+•Xbox Series X/SPC
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8.5

42 Ratings
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13 hrs

Main Story

17 hrs

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30 hrs

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16 hrs

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  • Things To Do First in Subnautica 2
  • Walkthrough Hub
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  • Resource Locations
  • Leviathans
  • Biomes
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Subnautica 2 Early Access Review

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It’s pretty impressive that wading in the shallow tides of Subnautica 2's Early Access debut is as fun as it is already, and that should be a great sign of things to come, but I also wouldn’t blame anyone for waiting for these waters to rise a bit before getting their feet wet.
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Summary

Immerse yourself in a new adventure with Subnautica 2, an open-water survival game from the creators of the Subnautica series. Play alone or with friends as you explore alluring biomes and discover fascinating creatures. Craft vehicles, tools, and bases to survive this mysterious alien world.
Content Rating
ESRB: Everyone 10+
Language, Fantasy Violence
Developers
Unknown Worlds Entertainment, Krafton
Publishers
Unknown Worlds Entertainment, Krafton
Franchises
Subnautica
Features
Steam Deck Playable, Online Four-Player Multiplayer
Initial Release
May 14, 2026
Platforms
Xbox Series X/SPC
Genres
Action, Adventure, Early Access

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Subnautica 2 Has Sold So Well That Krafton Has to Pay That $250 Million Earnout to the Devs
14m ago
Subnautica 2 Has Sold So Well That Krafton Has to Pay That $250 Million Earnout to the Devs
14m ago - Deep pockets.
Subnautica 2Wesley Yin-Poole
Kill Fish in Subnautica 2 (Killable Creatures Mod)
10:38
7d ago
Kill Fish in Subnautica 2 (Killable Creatures Mod)
7d ago
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Subnautica 2 Dev Unknown Worlds Apologises for Recent Comments From Staff on Killing Fish, Promises Gameplay Changes but Rules Out Ever Adding Actual Weapons
7d ago
Subnautica 2 Dev Unknown Worlds Apologises for Recent Comments From Staff on Killing Fish, Promises Gameplay Changes but Rules Out Ever Adding Actual Weapons
7d ago - Now sea here.
Subnautica 2Wesley Yin-Poole
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Subnautica 2 Early Access Hotfix 1 Released, 'Adjustments' to Controversial Terms of Service Promised
7d ago
Subnautica 2 Early Access Hotfix 1 Released, 'Adjustments' to Controversial Terms of Service Promised
7d ago - Bolt from the blue.
Subnautica 2Wesley Yin-Poole
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Subnautica 2 (Early Access) - A Guide to Each Biome and Map
13:14
8d ago
Subnautica 2 (Early Access) - A Guide to Each Biome and Map
8d ago
Subnautica 2Travis Northup
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Subnautica 2 Devs Respond To "Killing Fish" Update
0:50
8d ago
Subnautica 2 Devs Respond To "Killing Fish" Update
8d ago
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Subnautica 2 Players Are Discovering Ways to Defend Themselves From Predatory Fish
8d ago
Subnautica 2 Players Are Discovering Ways to Defend Themselves From Predatory Fish
8d ago - Splash damage.
Subnautica 2Wesley Yin-Poole
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Subnautica 2 Dev Gives Players Hope Amid the Game's First Hot Topic Following Launch
9d ago
Subnautica 2 Dev Gives Players Hope Amid the Game's First Hot Topic Following Launch
9d ago - Big fish, little fish, storage box.
Subnautica 2Wesley Yin-Poole
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Subnautica 2 Makes a Huge Splash with 2 Million Copies Sold in a Day
5:49
12d ago
Subnautica 2 Makes a Huge Splash with 2 Million Copies Sold in a Day
12d ago
Subnautica 2Max Scoville
Subnautica 2: How to Find (and Survive) the Collector Leviathan
3:28
12d ago
Subnautica 2: How to Find (and Survive) the Collector Leviathan
12d ago
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