Healing the Ocean, Together: Subnautica 2 × The Ocean Cleanup
Hello Subnauts, Since Subnautica 2 entered Early Access, you have continued to amaze us. You've charted every trench, built bases in places we never imagined possible, pulled friends into the depths with you, and shared feedback that continues to shape everything we do. You've spent countless hours healing an alien ocean. Now, with your support, we're helping heal our own. On behalf of our comm…
Subnautica 2 Creative Director Anthony Gallegos returns to discuss everything you can expect from the 1.2 update, Buddy System, out tomorrow (August 19th). From features like Proximity Chat, Player Trading and Revives, and an all-new Tracking Tag, there's plenty to see. And there may even be another sneak peek at the upcoming Early Access 2 update... You can continue to speculate and discuss ev…
Hello Subnauts, As part of our ongoing dedication to the open development process during Early Access, we’re launching the Experimental branch of Subnautica 2 today on Steam. The Experimental branch is an entirely opt-in experience. It allows players to preview upcoming content for Subnautica 2 in an earlier state, and helps us catch any issues before we ship features to the main Early Access b…
Hello Subnauts, Our fourth hotfix for Subnautica 2 just arrived. We’ve fixed some progression issues, water currents appearing in bases, and the FOV slider not showing on Xbox. We continue to monitor community feedback, so please keep reporting any bugs or issues via in-game feedback or on our support site . The full list of changes in today’s hotfix is below. · Fixed Angel Combs not opening fo…
Hello Subnauts, Subnautica 2’s Early Access 1.1 update, Adaptive Measures , is out now! This update includes a ton of quality-of-life fixes, including the much-requested FOV slider, and adds targeted improvements to the game. Anything marked with a 🤿 indicates a change that came directly from community feedback! The Adaptive Measures update should appear as a free, automatic download. If the u…
Subnautica 2 Creative Director Anthony Gallegos is back! This time he's walking through what you can expect from our Early Access 1.1 update, Adaptive Measures, coming out tomorrow (July 8th, 2026.) He also outlines some of the features and content coming in the near future for our 1.2 update, and later in the year for Early Access 2. You can continue to speculate and discuss everything about S…
Our first Dev Vlog since Subnautica 2 entered Early Access is here! Design Lead Anthony Gallegos shares his heartfelt thanks on behalf of the development team for the overwhelming support for Subnautica 2 so far. He’s also covering what to expect in our upcoming updates over the coming weeks and months. We will be pivoting from the frequent, rapid hotfixes we’ve been releasing since Early Acces…
Hello Subnauts, We just released our third Subnautica 2 hotfix! In this hotfix, we’ve addressed some DLSS issues, upgraded DLSS to version 4.5 , modified creature behavior further, and fixed additional crashes. Check out the full list of changes in today’s patch below. · Fixed issues that could cause DLSS to crash the game. · Fixed issues that could cause DLSS settings not to be saved correctly…
Hello Subnauts, Our second hotfix for Subnautica 2 is here! We’ve added more resource areas, adjusted Hammerhead behavior, fixed a few bugs and crashes, and made some changes to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Additional changes are currently being worked on to address community feedback on creature balance and overall graphics performance. We will continue to roll out those changes in…
Hello Subnauts, First, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us since launch. We have been reading your reviews and comments carefully, and we understand that there are several concerns we need to address more clearly. We also understand that some recent comments from our team made players feel ignored or dismissed. We are sorry for that. Early Access should be a conversatio…
Hello Subnauts, We just released our first hotfix for Subnautica 2 to address a few issues reported by the community since we launched on Thursday. Here are the changes that you’ll see when you next start the game! · Updated crash-on-startup error pop-up for AMD graphics cards and DirectX 12 issues to provide more guidance and support · Fixed an infrequent crash related to the Ping feature · En…
As you all dive into your first thrilling adventures in Subnautica 2, we wanted to share a little bit about our plans for the game over the next few months. Our plan for Subnautica 2 is to ensure we’re providing our community with regular updates. But not all updates will look the same! Updates will vary from focused improvements that address systems and smaller features, to hot fixes when need…
Hello Subnauts, It’s time. Subnautica 2 Early Access starts today. An all-new alien planet awaits your arrival. With an expansive ecosystem to explore, complex and varied creatures to discover, and an array of tools and vehicles at your disposal, there’s plenty to see and do on your new underwater home. But don’t just take our word for it. Dive in and see for yourself! Whether you choose to exp…
Hello Subnauts, We want to extend a huge thank you to the entire community for your ongoing support and enthusiasm for Subnautica 2. As the Early Access launch rapidly approaches, we’ve heard so many of your requests to pre-load Subnautica 2 on Steam. We want to enable you to get into the game as quickly as possible on May 14th! This is why we’re enabling pre-purchasing and pre-loading for Subn…
Hello Subnauts, Ever since we announced Subnautica 2, the excitement, theories, and support from the entire community has been incredible to watch. As we get closer to Early Access, your enthusiasm has continued to blow us away every single day. And now, thanks to all of you, Subnautica 2 has officially reached 5 million wishlists. That's a massive milestone for the team, and we want to celebra…
The Subnautica 2 Early Access Gameplay Trailer is out now! Subnautica 2 will enter Early Access on May 14th, 2026, at 08:00 PDT / 15:00 UTC for $29.99 USD. The price will be localized depending on your region, so check your chosen storefront for other currencies. You only need to buy Subnautica 2 once during Early Access. You get all additions, updates, and hotfixes up to our 1.0 launch and bey…
Hello Subnauts, The Subnautica 2 Pre-Launch Showcase is only one day away. From the debut of our new gameplay trailer, to conversations and demos with the development team, we'll have plenty to get you hyped for Subnautica 2's Early Access launch. Date & Time · May 9, 2026 at 08:00 AM (PDT) Where to Watch · YouTube Subnautica Official Channel · Twitch Subnautica Official Channel · Bilibili Offi…
To celebrate the launch of Subnautica 2 into Early Access, we had the incredible opportunity to collaborate with the artist behind LEVIATHAN, a post-apocalyptic Webtoon where beings known as leviathans pose a deadly threat to humanity. Noh Mi-young combines her distinct artwork and characters with three iconic Subnautica Leviathans, and discusses her thoughts about the Subnautica universe. You…
UPDATE As a thank you for 5 million wishlists, the first week Reaper Leviathan in-game Statue is now free for all players! Read more in our newest post. Hello Subnauts, To celebrate the Early Access launch of Subnautica 2, everyone who purchases the game within the first week will receive an in-game item: the Reaper Leviathan Statue. Purchase the game between May 14, 2026, at 8:00 AM PT and May…
The final Subnautica 2 Dev Vlog ahead of Early Access launch is here! Design Lead Anthony Gallegos walks you through some of the things you can expect when the game enters Early Access on May 14th. From update types, to recommended specs, release time, and more, Anthony lays out the information you need to get ready for launch. You can continue to speculate and discuss everything shown in the v…
Hello, Subnauts! To celebrate Subnautica 2’s upcoming Early Access launch, we've prepared a series of special events for you all to enjoy. Imagine and illustrate the Deepwing Brooder Leviathan in our fan art contest, apply for a role at Alterra Corporation, and tune in to the Pre-Launch Showcase for Drops. There's something for everyone! Alterra Career Event Alterra Corporation has opened appli…
Hello Subnauts, We’re excited to announce that on May 9, 2026 , we're hosting a Subnautica 2 Pre-Launch Showcase! From the debut of our new gameplay trailer, to conversations and demos with the development team, we'll have plenty to get you hyped for Subnautica 2’s Early Access launch over the approximately 120-minute runtime. To celebrate, we've also prepared several giveaways and a Twitch Dro…
Hello Subnauts, Design your own one-of-a-kind Leviathan through the power of your imagination! Using the image template provided, bring your vision of the yet-to-be-revealed Deepwing Brooder Leviathan to life. One lucky winner will have their Deepwing Brooder design made into an in-game poster in Subnautica 2! Right-click the image above to save and use the template. Read below for the event pe…
Hello Subnauts, Alterra Corporation has opened applications to recruit new explorers for its Pioneer program. Head over to the website and complete the aptitude test to discover your recommended role. Every application submitted will count towards the goal of unlocking a community-wide reward. If the community collectively reaches 100,000 applications during the event period, all Subnautica 2 p…
Hello Subnauts, With Subnautica 2's Early Access release fast approaching, we know that you may have a few questions about any hardware requirements ahead of your first dive. That's why we've prepared some recommendations for different setups to help you choose the settings that will work best for you and your hardware! We hope this infographic will help you prepare for Early Access. Further op…
We’re excited today to debut the Subnautica 2 Early Access cinematic trailer 🎉 And, if you stuck around until the end of the trailer, you now know that… Subnautica 2 will enter Early Access on May 14th, 2026, at 08:00 PDT / 15:00 UTC. We’ve put together a handy map to show the exact date and time we will launch Early Access around the world! But we’re not done yet. We’re also thrilled to annou…
The final episode of Dive into the Legacy is here. This time, the spotlight is on The Last Bacon and Wiki Admin Cale as they talk about their draw to Subnautica’s lore and how they make that information more accessible for the wider community. Don’t forget to discuss the episode over on our official Discord server. Wishlist Subnautica 2 on Steam , Xbox , and Epic Games now. Keep Diving.
The third episode of Dive into the Legacy has landed. In the latest episode, we spoke to Anthomnia, Kallie, and Cassandra about The Red Plague, an ambitious and story-driven mod that adds on to the Subnautica experience. Discover more about the incredible work that they, and the rest of the Subnautica modding community, do behind the scenes to bring these mods to life. · Find out more about The…
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