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Subnautica 2 Early Access Buddy System Hotfix 1
Update (3rd September): We've fixed an issue where in-progress Axum Powerplant Turbines disappeared or were no longer completable. Players affected will now see the Powerplant Tur…
Read moreHealing 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 frie…
Read moreSubnautica 2 Early Access 1.2 - Buddy System Update
Hello Subnauts, Subnautica 2’s Early Access 1.2 update, Buddy System, just landed! This update introduces the hugely requested Proximity Chat feature, Player Revives, Emotes, Play…
Read moreUpdate Vlog - Early Access 1.2 (Buddy System)
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 Prox…
Read moreSubnautica 2 Experimental Branch Released
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…
Read moreSubnautica 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…
Read moreSubnautica 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…
Read moreUpdate 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…
Read moreDev 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…
Read moreSubnautica 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,…
Read moreSubnautica 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…
Read moreA 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…
Read moreSubnautica 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…
Read moreSubnautica 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…
Read moreSubnautica 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…
Read morePre-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,…
Read moreA 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…
Read moreSubnautica 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…
Read moreSubnautica 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…
Read moreLeviathans 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…
Read moreGet 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…
Read moreDev 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…
Read moreSubnautica 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…
Read moreWatch 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…
Read moreSubnautica 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…
Read moreAlterra 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…
Read moreSubnautica 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…
Read moreSubnautica 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…
Read moreDive 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…
Read moreDive 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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