Subnautica 2

90 / 100AdventureMay 14, 2026

Subnautica 2 is an underwater survival adventure set on an all-new alien world, developed by Unknown Worlds. Play alone or with friends in 4-player co-op. Adapt to survive by building custom bases and crafting tools. Explore the unknown to uncover the mysteries hidden within the depths.

Xbox Series X|SPC (Microsoft Windows)

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Subnautica 2 Update 1.2 Adds Proximity Chat, Revives, and a $100K Charity Donation

Subnautica 2's early access journey just hit a significant milestone with the launch of Update 1.2, dubbed the "Buddy System" patch. The update brings a wave of co-op improvements, including proximity-based voice chat, a revive system, and player trading, all designed to make exploring the deep ocean with friends feel considerably more immersive and connected. Developer Unknown Worlds Entertainment has clearly been listening to its community, delivering quality-of-life features that address some of the most-requested co-op pain points since the game launched in early access.

Aug 19, 2026

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Subnautica 2 Hits 5M Sales in 22 Days as Krafton Eyes Franchise Expansion

Subnautica 2 has surpassed five million copies sold in just 22 days, and publisher Krafton is wasting no time capitalizing on that momentum. The South Korean company has publicly pledged to transform Subnautica into a full "franchise IP," citing the sequel's once-controversial co-op mode as proof that the series has the potential to reach audiences well beyond its established fanbase. The rapid sales milestone is a remarkable turnaround for a release that arrived after more than a year of acrimonious legal disputes between Krafton and the ousted executives of developer Unknown Worlds, which ultimately ended in a settlement that required Krafton to pay out bonuses to Unknown Worlds staff.

Jul 30, 2026

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Subnautica 2's First Major Update Adds Creature Stuns & Behavior Overhaul

Subnautica 2 is receiving its first proper update — one that goes beyond simple hotfixes — and it's bringing some much-needed improvements to how the game's underwater creatures behave. While players still won't be able to outright kill fish (a deliberate design choice from developer Unknown Worlds), the update introduces a new stun mechanic that lets players temporarily incapacitate creatures. On top of that, hitting creatures with a hammer will now trigger satisfying "good flinches," adding a new layer of tactile feedback to underwater encounters that was previously missing.

Jul 8, 2026

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Subnautica 2 Legal Battle Ends: Krafton to Pay Dev Bonuses, CEO Steps Down

The long-running legal dispute between Subnautica 2 publisher Krafton and Unknown Worlds' founders has finally reached its conclusion, with Krafton agreeing to pay bonuses to every member of the development studio. The settlement brings an end to a year-long court battle that began after Krafton attempted to withhold the bonuses, prompting the founders to take legal action. The resolution marks a significant win for the developers at Unknown Worlds, who fought to secure the compensation they were owed.

Jul 2, 2026