Subnautica 2 Officially Launches Early Access: Price, Platforms, and New Features

Subnautica 2 is now in Early Access! Explore new alien worlds, experience co-op mode, and discover the mysteries of the deep ocean.

Subnautica 2 Officially Launches Early Access: Price, Platforms, and New Features
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Subnautica 2 is now in Early Access! Explore new alien worlds, experience co-op mode, and discover the mysteries of the deep ocean. (Photo: Subnautica on X)

Liputan6.com, Jakarta - Subnautica 2, the sequel to the popular underwater survival game, officially entered Early Access on May 14, 2026.

Developed by Unknown Worlds Entertainment, the game offers a new adventure set in a mysterious, alien underwater world.

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This Early Access launch is available for PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, and for Xbox Series X|S consoles via Game Preview.

With a reduced price during the Early Access period, players are invited to be part of the game's development.

The addition of a co-op multiplayer mode for up to four players is a major draw, allowing exploration with friends in the unexplored depths of the ocean.

Subnautica 2 Early Access

Subnautica 2 officially launched in early access on May 14, 2026, at 8:00 AM PDT or 3:00 PM UTC.

This launch time varies across the world, such as 10:00 AM in Chicago and midnight on May 15 in Tokyo and Seoul.

During the Early Access period, the game was priced at $29.99 USD.

Unknown Worlds Entertainment explicitly stated that the game would be more expensive after the full release of version 1.0.

Subnautica 2 early access is available for PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, and for Xbox Series X|S via Game Preview.

The game is also available directly on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass, providing easier access for subscribers.

Unfortunately, versions for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch have not yet been announced.

The developers estimate the Early Access period will last approximately 2 to 3 years, with the full version 1.0 expected to release in 2027-2028.

Exploring the New World of Subnautica 2

Subnautica 2 delivers an underwater survival adventure in an entirely new alien world, developed by Unknown Worlds.

This new world promises a fresh story, with players taking the role of pioneers who journey to a distant world only to encounter an unexpected incident.

One of the most anticipated features is the online multiplayer co-op mode, which allows players to explore the mysterious ocean with up to three friends.

This is the first multiplayer feature in the Subnautica series, although the solo play option remains fully available and intact.

The game also supports cross-play between PC and Xbox.

Players will discover a variety of vibrant and stunning new biomes, from towering underwater cliffs to lush coral reefs, each with its own unique ecosystem and creatures.

The world of Subnautica 2 is teeming with mysterious lifeforms, from the smallest fish to the largest Leviathan.

Players can scan creatures and use the Biosampler to collect samples for research.

The game is built using Unreal Engine 5, promising stunning visuals.

New vehicles like the Tadpole are the starting vehicle, replacing the Seamoth, and the Prawn Suit is also confirmed.

Dynamic ocean current mechanics are also introduced and players can even modify their own DNA to gain new abilities.

Intriguing Story and Deep Backstory

The premise of Subnautica 2 centers on a conflict that forces the player to leave their home, and then Alterra offers a new lease on life.

However, when the colony ship CICADA takes the pioneers to their new home, something goes wrong.

The ship's AI insists the mission must continue, leaving the player stranded and facing significant obstacles to survival.

Players will explore a new ocean planet called Zazura or Proteus, distinct from 4546B in the previous game.

Their primary mission is to help build a new future for humanity, with 40,000 colonists dependent on the player.

Players take on the role of a passenger aboard the CICADA, carrying 40,000 people.

There are four pre-designed characters to choose from, with more customization options coming during Early Access.

The ship's AI, called NoA, will instruct players to find the black box recordings of the downed ship's crew.

The intriguing concept of "Printed Person" explains the mechanics of death and rebirth in the game.

In this narrative, minds are uploaded into machines, and bodies are 3D-printed to house them, explaining how players can respawn after death.