Subnautica 2 (2026)

Developer: Unknown Worlds Entertainment
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, Early Access
Rating: 4.6 of 5, 124,956 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 15 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

Exploring an alien ocean feels both peaceful and tense, with a constant undercurrent of survival pressure.

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What players say

Players are split on Subnautica 2. Many praise the atmosphere, improved graphics, base building, and co-op, but a large group is frustrated by the inability to fight back against aggressive wildlife, calling it a downgrade from the original. Complaints also target slow updates and performance problems in early access, while others find the story and world engaging.

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