Subnautica 2 is implementing a feature cut from the original game

Subnautica 2 is an underwater survival adventure game set in an all-new alien ocean world. This is the next chapter of the Subnautica universe, developed by Unknown Worlds.

New world, new adventure

A new world awaits with a new story. You are a pioneer traveling to a distant world, but something is wrong. The ship's AI prompts you to continue the mission. This world is too dangerous for humans to live in… unless you change what it means to be human. What creatures, intelligent or otherwise, await your arrival?

Explore with friends

Play alone or with up to three friends in online multiplayer co-op. Whether exploring mysterious ruins, building custom bases, or venturing deep into the world… this planetary challenge will test your ingenuity and adaptability in unexpected and curious ways.

Craft Submersibles, Equipment, and Bases

Survival depends on using the right tools. From basic items like your scanner and flashlight, you'll find recipes for more advanced tools, equipment, and submarines. Bases are more customizable with an overhauled building system. New tools allow for greater customization in the world.

Discover diverse new biomes

From towering underwater cliffs to lush coral fields, this aquatic exotic world is filled with vibrant and exciting biomes, each with diverse ecosystems and unique creatures. But something is not right. The world is out of balance. What happened here? what happened to you And most importantly, where are you?

Study mysterious life forms

From the smallest fish to the largest Leviathans, uncover a rich world full of mysterious life forms. Scan creatures to learn more about them. Use your Biosampler to take samples for study. As you learn more about this world, evolve your genetics to adapt your body to survive.

Live in terrifying depths

This world is vast and deep. Venture beyond the safety of shallow waters, plunging into the dark unknown. Surprises and dangers lurk all around. To survive this planet, you need to push beyond your limits and unlock the secrets of this strange world.

About the team

Subnautica 2 was created by Unknown Worlds, a fully remote studio that traces its roots to the 2002 Half-Life mod Natural Selection. This is the same studio that created the original Subnautica. The team is spread across the globe from the United States to the United Kingdom, France, Iceland, Austria, Australia, Canada, India and many more.

Early access development

Subnautica 2 will be an early access game which means it will be in active development upon release. You may encounter bugs, development features and performance issues. We will be adding additional biomes, creatures, craftables, and stories as we go forward. Join us in Early Access and help shape the future of Subnautica 2.

systems

PC-1 Xbox-1

Franchise
Subnautica

Multiplayer
Online co-op

Engine
Unreal Engine 5

Number of players
1-4

Early access release
2025

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