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Subnautica 2

Down into the dark again

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ActionAdventureEarly Access
Developer
Unknown Worlds Entertainment
Publisher
Unknown Worlds Entertainment
Released
May 14, 2026
Platform
PC

portalboy's run

Straight from my Steam account. Yes, those hours are real. No, I don't want to talk about it.

Hours logged
4h

Why this world

The follow-up to one of the best survival games ever made. Tracking updates closely.

Official pitch: 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.

Tips & guides

Lessons learned so you don't have to lose a base to learn them.

No tips yet — still gathering scars

Guides land here once I've made enough mistakes to write them up properly.

Deals & patch notes

Robots watch the store page so my wallet can pretend to be surprised.

Game updateSubnautica 29/1/2026

Subnautica 2 — Subnautica 2 Early Access Buddy System Hotfix 1

This update fixes several translation issues for items and names, and resolves various base construction bugs including refunding items, save data bloat, and power transmitter visuals. It also improves Collector Leviathan movement and collision in the lower canyon, and corrects some creature-related exploits and visual effects.

Ends 10/16/2026

Game updateSubnautica 28/20/2026

Subnautica 2 — Healing the Ocean, Together: Subnautica 2 × The Ocean Cleanup

This update announces that developer Unknown Worlds has donated $100,000 to The Ocean Cleanup organization on behalf of the Subnautica community. No in-game changes or new content were released with this announcement.

Ends 10/13/2026

Game updateSubnautica 28/19/2026

Subnautica 2 — Subnautica 2 Early Access 1.2 - Buddy System Update

The Subnautica 2 "Buddy System" update adds new multiplayer features, including proximity voice chat, player revives, and the ability to trade items with other players. It also introduces emotes, two new characters, and various bug fixes to improve the game experience.

Ends 10/13/2026

Official media

The marketing shots — where the lighting is perfect and nobody is on fire.

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