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.

Whether playing with friends or alone, players will craft tools, build custom bases, and navigate the depths of this immersive, alien world as they forge their own survival stories.

Subnautica 2 will officially introduce multiplayer co-op, offering a new way to experience the adventure together. Up to four players will be able to explore the ocean’s vast environments together, and collaborate to craft tools, build bases, and face the challenges of a planet teeming with both beauty and danger.

Expanding on what fans loved about the previous games in the series, Subnautica 2 will deepen the experience with new biomes, from towering underwater cliffs to lush coral fields, each filled with unique creatures and hidden mysteries. As players dive deeper, they will uncover the secrets at the heart of the planet.

Unknown Worlds announced that Subnautica 2 has surpassed 5 million wishlists ahead of its upcoming May 14 Early Access launch on PC (Steam, Epic Games Store) and Xbox Series X|S

The studio also confirmed that pre-purchase and pre-load on Steam will open at 08:00 AM PDT on May 11th, allowing players to jump in immediately when the game goes live.

The above gameplay footage highlighted several of the sequel’s core systems, including enhanced underwater lighting and rendering powered by Unreal Engine 5, an environmental adaptation system that allows players to evolve their bodies to survive changing conditions, expanded base building, new underwater vehicles, and encounters with massive deep-sea creatures.

“We’re thrilled by the enthusiasm for the Early Access launch,” said Ted Gill, CEO of Unknown Worlds. “We can’t wait to hear from you as we continue building this game together."

To celebrate Subnautica 2’s upcoming launch, Unknown Worlds recently hosted the “First Dive Showcase”, which was streamed simultaneously across Twitch, YouTube, and Steam. The livestream drew 70,000 peak concurrent viewers and featured members of the development team discussing the game’s design direction while showcasing new gameplay systems, vehicles, and expanded base-building features.

Key Features:

• New World, New Adventure: A new world awaits alongside an all-new story. You are a pioneer traveling to a distant world, but something is amiss. The ship's AI insists you carry on the mission. This world is too dangerous for humans to survive… 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 adventuring deeper into the world… The challenge of this planet will test your ingenuity and ability to adapt, in unexpected and curious ways.
• Craft Submersibles, Tools, and Bases: Survival depends on utilizing the right tools. Alongside basic items such as your Scanner and Flashlight, you’ll find recipes for more advanced tools, equipment, and submersibles. Bases are more customizable with an overhauled building system. New tools allow for greater adaptation to the world.
• Uncover Diverse New Biomes: From towering underwater cliffs to lush coral fields, this aquatic alien world is brimming with vibrant and breathtaking biomes, each teeming with diverse ecosystems and unique creatures. But something isn’t right. The world is out of balance. What happened here? What happened to you? And more importantly, where are you?
• Study Mysterious Lifeforms: Uncover a rich world full of mysterious lifeforms, from the smallest fish to the largest Leviathans. 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 for survival.
• Survive Terrifying Depths: This world is vast and deep. Venture beyond the safety of shallow waters, descending into a dark unknown. Wonder and danger lurks around every corner. To survive this planet, you’ll need to push beyond your boundaries and unlock the secrets of this strange world.

Subnautica 2 is in development for PC (Steam, Epic Games Store) and Xbox Series X|S.