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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 there are several concerns we need to ad…
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’ll see when you next start the game! Upda…
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 Subnautica 2 is to ensure we’re providing our com…
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 creatures to discover, and an array of tools and…
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, we’ve heard so many of your requests to…
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 Access, your enthusiasm has continued to blow…
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 localized depending on your region, so check…
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 have plenty to get you hyped for Subnaut…
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 beings known as leviathans pose a deadly thr…
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. [dynamiclink href="https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1962700…
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 Access on May 14th. From update types, to…
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 Brooder Leviathan in our fan art contest, ap…
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 demos with the development team, we'll ha…
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 Deepwing Brooder Leviathan to life. One lucky…
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 your recommended role. Every application…
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's why we've prepared some recommendatio…
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 Early Access on May 14th, 2026, at 08:00…
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 they make that information more accessible…
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 that adds on to the Subnautica experience…
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 Subnautica during her chemo sessions and got an i…
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 Subnautica community member who became a pla…
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 discuss everything revealed in the epis…
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 Milan Singh, and Lead Hard Surface Artist…
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 foundations of their entire world… Share yo…
Subnautica 2 'Voices from Beyond' Episode 3 Released!
Episode three of Voices from Beyond is out now! We return to the Mongolian Settlement in the midst of turmoil. Havoc wreaks across the Ariadne Arm. As a difficult order is enacted, is Zezura the light at the end of the…
