# Subnautica 2

> 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.

## Game facts

- Developer: Unknown Worlds Entertainment
- Publisher: Unknown Worlds Entertainment
- Release status: Released
- Release date: May 15, 2026
- Region for this schedule: GLOBAL
- Platforms: PC
- Genres: Action, Adventure
- Steam Deck: Verified (Steam, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1962700/)
- Playtime: Main story 11 hr, Main + some extras 21 hr (IGDB, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://www.igdb.com/games/subnautica-2)
- Languages: Interface: American English, German (Germany), Korean (South Korea), Brazilian Portuguese, Mexican Spanish, French (France), Japanese (Japan), Chinese (China), Italian (Italy), Russian (Russia), Ukrainian (Ukraine); Subtitles: American English, German (Germany), Korean (South Korea), Brazilian Portuguese, Mexican Spanish, French (France), Japanese (Japan), Chinese (China), Italian (Italy), Russian (Russia), Ukrainian (Ukraine); Audio: American English (IGDB, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://www.igdb.com/games/subnautica-2)

## AI Review Analysis

Analyzed Sep 1, 2026

### Strengths

- It is generally considered fun while retaining the Subnautica series' distinctive atmosphere of exploration, survival, and horror.
- The newly added cooperative play with friends strengthens the multiplayer experience.
- Interesting creatures, vehicles, questlines, and an appealing alien ocean environment.

### Weaknesses

- The initial Early Access content lasts only around 15 hours, and the small world and limited biomes are considered insufficient for the price.
- Technical issues such as bugs, optimization problems, and disappearing save files have been reported.
- Some players feel that progression is tedious because of heavier grinding than in the previous game and limitations on transporting resources.

## Links

- [Subnautica 2 on WAME](https://www.wame.is/game/3523)
- [Player reviews](https://www.wame.is/game/3523/reviews)

Updated: 2026-11-10T02:38:51.030Z