What is confirmed
Release
May 14, 2026
08:00 PDT / 15:00 UTC
Price
$29.99 USD
Launch price
Mode
Solo + co-op
Up to 4 players online
Coverage
Wiki + guides
Living reference content
Early Access launch guide
Subnautica 2 Wiki
Built by fans for the May 14 Early Access launch. Launch info, platform decisions, co-op planning, and a growing wiki of the things you'll actually search.
Launch snapshot. Early Access drops May 14, 2026 at 08:00 PDT for $29.99 USD, or included with an active Game Pass subscription. 4-player online co-op with crossplay between Steam, Epic, Xbox, and Game Pass. No PS5, no Switch.
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Release
May 14, 2026
08:00 PDT / 15:00 UTC
Price
$29.99 USD
Early Access launch price
Mode
Solo + co-op
Up to 4 players online
Game highlights
What players will do underwater
Six systems doing most of the heavy lifting in a Subnautica 2 session. Click any of them for the full wiki page.
Open Ocean Exploration
Dive a fresh alien ocean with biomes that shift between sunlit reefs, twilight trenches, and dark pressure zones.
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4-Player Co-op Survival
Solo or team up with up to three friends across Steam, Epic, and Xbox with cross-platform multiplayer.
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Alien Creatures & Ecosystems
Document scannable wildlife from gentle drifters to hostile leviathans hiding in the dark layers.
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Bases & Vehicles
Build modular bases, habitats, and submersibles that match how you and your crew explore the deep.
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Resources & Scanning
Gather raw materials, scan unknown tech, and chart what each biome reliably offers your loadout.
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Early Access Roadmap
Launch is a baseline. More biomes, creatures, vehicles, tools, and story content roll out over Early Access.
ExploreConcept-style imagery inspired by underwater survival themes. Not official Subnautica 2 media or screenshots.
Start here
The pages we land most search traffic on, with the questions they answer.
Release Time
Timezone table, launch timing, and day-one prep.
Download Routes
Steam, Epic, Xbox, Game Pass, and storefront decision paths.
Official Resources
Official links, store pages, trailers, community channels, and source pages.
Concept Art Gallery
Fan-made underwater concept art for leviathans, biomes, bases, co-op dives, and vehicles.
Latest Updates
Launch events, official news, patch tracking, and update workflow.
Tools & Planners
Launch planner, co-op prep, requirements checks, and future tracker ideas.
Steam vs Game Pass
Purchase and subscription tradeoffs for PC and Xbox players.
Community Hub
Discord, Reddit, Steam discussions, YouTube, and feedback links.
Known Issues
Where to check bug reports, workarounds, official updates, and support links.
Community Reports
Anonymous tracking for access, co-op, rewards, Game Pass, and performance reports.
Bug Report Guide
A clean report template for crashes, access issues, co-op failures, rewards, and Twitch Drops.
Roadmap Tracker
Early Access baseline, planned expansion areas, and what still needs confirmation.
Cross-Platform
Crossplay, Xbox on PC, Steam, Epic, Game Pass, and co-op compatibility notes.
Pre-launch answers
Yes/no questions you probably came here to answer, with unknowns called out plainly.
Release Time
May 14, 2026 at 08:00 PDT / 15:00 UTC, with regional time conversions.
Steam vs Game Pass
Compare purchase, subscription, PC, Xbox, and long-term access routes.
Regional Pricing
Verified Steam pricing across 17 regions, USD comparison, and Game Pass break-even math.
Download Size
Official 50 GB storage requirement and launch-day install preparation.
Split-Screen Co-op
Online co-op is confirmed; local split-screen should not be assumed.
PS5 Status
Confirmed launch platforms and what PlayStation players should watch.
Steam Deck
Verification status pending Valve review; UE5 expectations and ROG Xbox Ally comparison.
Server Status
Where to check launch access, co-op issues, and official updates.
Useful next steps
Once you've picked a platform and a launch time, here's what to sort next.
Choose platform
Decide between Steam, Epic, Xbox, and Game Pass before launch.
Pre-launch checklist
Storage, friends, settings, and expectation checks in one pass.
Plan first hour
A simple plan for first dive, first scan, first storage, and first return.
Assign co-op roles
Builder, explorer, gatherer, and navigator responsibilities.
Use wiki categories
Track creatures, biomes, resources, and crafting without unconfirmed claims.
Launch troubleshooting
Six-step launch-day triage, UE5 first-day fixes, and platform reset steps.
Compare regional prices
Verified pricing across 17 Steam regions plus Game Pass break-even math.
Clear doubts
Release date, price, co-op, platforms, and Early Access questions.
Most-searched topics
The four pages people hit Google for first.
Launch Planner
Pick a platform, prep co-op, and choose what to do first.
Release Hub
Launch date, price, platforms, and what Early Access includes.
Release Time
Launch time by timezone, countdown context, and day-one checklist.
Concept Art Gallery
Fan-made leviathan, biome, base, and co-op artwork with notes for each piece.
Download Guide
Steam, Epic, Xbox, Game Pass, and storefront choices.
Download Size
50 GB storage requirement, install prep, and platform notes.
Game Pass
Day-one access, Game Preview, cloud, console, handheld, and PC.
Steam vs Game Pass
Choose between ownership, subscription access, and Xbox ecosystem benefits.
PS5 Status
What is confirmed, what is not, and how PlayStation players should track updates.
Switch Status
Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 status without unconfirmed platform claims.
Split-Screen
Online co-op versus local couch co-op, explained clearly.
Official Links
Official posts, trailers, store pages, and community links.
Latest Updates
Official news, launch events, patch tracking, and changed pages.
Community Reports
Anonymous launch-week report summaries and issue patterns.
Community
Discord, Reddit, Steam Community, YouTube, and feedback links.
Launch Tools
Planner, co-op prep, requirements checks, and trackers.
PC Requirements
Minimum and recommended specs from the Steam page.
Multiplayer
Co-op player count, cross-platform multiplayer, and session planning.
Early Access
What is included at launch and what should expand later.
Game Wiki
Creatures, resources, biomes, and crafting in one place.
Subnautica 2 vs Subnautica 1
How the sequel compares with Subnautica and Below Zero.
First Hour Plan
A spoiler-light first-session plan for solo and co-op players.
Beginner Route
What to do first, what to build, and how to stay alive.
Field view
Three different angles on what the game actually looks like underwater.
Official trailer
Subnautica 2 Early Access cinematic trailer
Official Early Access cinematic. We embed only the thumbnail so the page stays fast, then open the video on YouTube when you click.