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Subnautica 2 Early Access Hotfix 4

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…

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Subnautica 2 Early Access 1.1 - Adaptive Measures Update

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…

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Update Vlog - Early Access 1.1 (Adaptive Measures)

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 tomorro…

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Dev Vlog - Swimming Forward

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…

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Subnautica 2 Early Access Hotfix 3

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,…

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Subnautica 2 Early Access Hotfix 2

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 t…

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A Letter to the Community from the Subnautica 2 Team

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…

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Subnautica 2 Early Access Hotfix 1

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’l…

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Subnautica 2 Early Access Roadmap

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 Subnautic…

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Subnautica 2 Early Access Released

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 creature…

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Pre-purchase and Pre-load Subnautica 2 Early Access Starting Today!

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,…

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A Thank You to Our Community for 5 Million Wishlists

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 Acces…

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Subnautica 2 Early Access Gameplay Trailer Released!

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 local…

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Subnautica 2 Pre-Launch Showcase Airs Tomorrow, May 9!

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…

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Leviathans Meet LEVIATHAN - Subnautica Celebration Drawing

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 bein…

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Get a Reaper Leviathan In-Game Statue with your Launch Week Purchase

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 celebra…

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Dev Vlog - Welcome Aboard, Captains

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 A…

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Subnautica 2 Early Access Launch Events

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 Broo…

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Watch the Subnautica 2 Pre-Launch Showcase on May 9!

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 d…

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Subnautica 2 Fan Art Challenge #LeviathanAwakens

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 Deepw…

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Alterra is recruiting new Pioneers!

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 y…

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Subnautica 2 System Requirements and Recommendations

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…

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Subnautica 2 Early Access Cinematic Trailer Released

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 E…

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Dive into the Legacy - The Keepers of 4546B

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 the…

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Dive into the Legacy - Detecting New Lore

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 t…

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Dive into the Legacy - An Echo of Hope

The second episode of Dive into the Legacy just dropped. This week, we’re following the story of Dina, a photographer and cancer survivor from Kazakhstan, who discovered Subnautic…

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Dive into the Legacy - Breaching the Surface

Dive into the Legacy is an all-new, weekly series, following the personal journeys and stories of the Subnautica community. The first episode is all about Artyom, a long-time Subn…

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Subnautica 2 'Voices from Beyond' Episode 5 Released!

We’re back with the fifth and final episode of Voices from Beyond! A distress call from the Cicada repeats in the dark. But is it being received by anyone? Share your theories and…

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Dev Vlog - Building Bases

Our sixth Dev Vlog just landed! This time it’s about the all-new base-building system. Join Base Design lead Kiel McDonald, Senior Engineer Carolyn Lu, Senior Gameplay Engineer Mi…

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Subnautica 2 'Voices from Beyond' Episode 4 Out Now!

The fourth episode of Voices from Beyond has just arrived! Mom and daughter are enjoying a quiet moment together on the Mongolian Settlement when some breaking news shakes the fou…

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