Subnautica 2 is an underwater survival adventure game set in an all-new alien ocean world. The next chapter of the Subnautica universe developed by Unknown Worlds.
New world, new adventure
A new world awaits with a completely new story. You are a pioneer traveling to a distant world, but something is missing. The ship's AI requires you to carry out missions. This world is too dangerous for humans to survive… Unless we change what it means to be human. What creatures, intelligent or not, await your arrival?
Explore with friends
Play alone or with up to 3 friends in online multiplayer co-op. Whether exploring mysterious ruins, building a custom base, or venturing deeper into the world… the challenges of this planet will test your ingenuity and adaptability in unexpected and exciting ways.
Crafting submersibles, tools and bases
Survival depends on utilizing the right tools. In addition to basic items like scanners and flashlights, you can find recipes for advanced tools, equipment, and submersibles. A thorough construction system allows you to further customize your base. New tools help us better adapt to the world.
Discover a variety of new biomes
From towering underwater cliffs to lush coral reefs, this underwater alien world is filled with vibrant and breathtaking biomes, each filled with diverse ecosystems and unique creatures. But something is wrong. The world is out of balance. What happened here? What happened to you? And more importantly, where are you?
Research into mysterious creatures
Discover a rich world filled with mysterious creatures, from the smallest fish to the largest Leviathan. Scan creatures to learn more about them. Use the biosampler to collect samples for research. As you learn more about this world, evolve your genetics to adapt your body to survive.
Survive the terrifying depths
This world is wide and deep. Embark on an adventure beyond the safety of shallow waters and down into the dark places of the unknown. Wonder and danger lurk around every corner. To survive on this planet, you must cross its borders and unlock the secrets of this strange world.
Team introduction
Subnautica 2 is being made by Unknown Worlds, a fully remote studio with roots in the 2002 Half-Life mod Natural Selection. This is the same studio that created the original Subnautica. Teams are scattered all over the world, from the United States to the United Kingdom, France, Iceland, Austria, Australia, Canada, and India.
Early Access Development
Subnautica 2 will be an Early Access game. This means that development will be active at launch. Bugs, functionality and performance issues may arise during development. We will be adding additional biomes, creatures, craftable items, and narrative as we progress. Join Early Access and help shape the future of Subnautica 2.
- franchise
- Subnautica
- multiplayer
- online co-op
- engine
- Unreal Engine 5
- number of players
- 1-4
- Early Access Release
- 2025