Subnautica 2
Early AccessAn underwater survival adventure set on an all-new alien world, from Unknown Worlds. Play alone or in online co-op with up to three friends, build custom bases, pilot the Tadpole submersible, and scan creatures from the smallest fish to towering Leviathans.
- Developer
- Unknown Worlds Entertainment
- Release Year
- 2026
- Coverage
- 23 articles
Why It Matters
Subnautica 2 carries one of the strongest brand names in indie survival gaming into Early Access co-op. The original remains a benchmark of atmospheric exploration, and co-op is the most-requested feature from the original's fanbase.
Subnautica 2 Guides
19 guides
Biomes & World
Subnautica 2 Food Guide: Digestion, Fish, and Easy Meals
Subnautica 2 food guide: fix Digestive Incompatibility, cook fish, grow Fibrous Pulp, and build a reliable meal plan for solo or co-op dives.
8 min read
Subnautica 2 Scanner Room? Scanner Station Guide (2026)
Subnautica 2 scanner room: learn why it is called the Scanner Station, plus its 300m range, recipe, filters, HUD signals, power cost, and upgrade path.
10 min read
Subnautica 2 Leviathan Guide: Avoid, Scan, Survive
Subnautica 2 leviathan guide: where the Collector and Shiver hunt, how to scan both, how to escape, and which giants (Deepwing Brooder) are harmless.
7 min read
Subnautica 2 Creature DNA: Bioscanner and Biomods Guide
Subnautica 2 creature DNA guide: which creature scan unlocks which Biomod, how to get the Bioscanner and a Biolab, slot thresholds, and the only real egg.
7 min read
Subnautica 2 Weapons: Are There Any, and What to Use Instead
Subnautica 2 weapons: are there any? No guns and no knife. The Sonic Resonator stun, Multitool, flares and Wakemaker are how you fend off predators.
7 min read
Subnautica 2 Biomes Guide: All 13 Current Zones (2026)
Subnautica 2 biomes mapped by region and depth: all 13 current Early Access zones, including the renamed Intermediary Basin and real Leviathan locations.
14 min read
Subnautica 2 Creature Guide: Leviathans & Fauna Ranked
Subnautica 2 creature guide: every Leviathan and the fauna that matters, ranked by threat, with where each lives, what a scan gives you and how to escape.
7 min readCombat & Builds
Subnautica 2 Deep-Sea Base Guide: Power and Oxygen Setup
Subnautica 2 deep-sea base guide: which generator to build, how Power Transmitters link turbines and thermal plants, and why your base runs out of air.
10 min read
Subnautica 2 Base Building Guide: First Base and Power
Subnautica 2 base building guide: unlocking the Habitat Builder, why the seabase Fabricator matters, the four generators, power draw per module, and co-op.
7 min readMultiplayer
Subnautica 2 Co-op Guide: Setup, Roles, and Strategy
Subnautica 2 co-op: how to join a friend's game, divide roles between builders and explorers, coordinate vehicles, and survive Leviathans as a group.
15 min read
Subnautica 2 Vehicles: All Vehicles, Chassis and Upgrades
Subnautica 2 vehicles: the Tadpole, its Haul and Scout Ray chassis, the Seafrog and Trident status, where the fragments are and what each module does.
12 min readNews & Updates
Subnautica 2 Immortal Creatures: Why You Can't Kill Fauna
Subnautica 2 immortal creatures explained: what the developers said on Discord, what the 1.1 and 1.2 patches gave you instead, and the mod that changes it.
6 min read
Subnautica 2 Oxygen Guide: Dive Planning and Survival
Subnautica 2 oxygen management explained: tank upgrade path, when to turn back, depth zones, Tadpole air supply, base placement, and co-op oxygen rules.
10 min readGuides
Subnautica 2 Collector Leviathan: Grab, Safe Scan & Escape
Subnautica 2 Collector Leviathan patrols two zones. Sonar-pulse grab, safe bio-scan, Distraction Flares, and the Camouflage biomod that gets you out.
11 min read
Subnautica 2 Great Jaw Guide: Location, Loot and Scan
Subnautica 2 Great Jaw guide: find the stationary clam in current Early Access, scan it safely, and harvest lithium without trusting stale coordinates.
14 min read
Subnautica 2 Shiver Leviathan: The Void's Pack Hunter
Subnautica 2 Shiver Leviathan guide: the female-plus-males pack guarding the Void, why your Tadpole dies instantly, and the one-scan trick for both entries.
18 min read
Subnautica 2 Creature Evasion: 4 Biomods That Actually Work
Subnautica 2 creature evasion uses Biomods, not weapons: Camouflage, Electric Discharge, Chum Cloud and Dash, how each unlocks, and what works on which foe.
7 min readSubnautica 2 News & Reviews
Subnautica 2 Update: Hotfix 3 Changes & What's Coming Next
The latest Subnautica 2 update is Hotfix 3, live now. It cuts Interior Wall cost to a quarter, calms the Nibbler, and adds DLSS 4.5. Plus what's next.
Subnautica 2 Hotfix 2: Full Patch Notes and Changes
Subnautica 2 Hotfix 2 (May 22) adds Silver resource spots, fixes Hammerhead following players, patches Tadpole teleport bug. Full patch notes listed.
Subnautica 2 EULA Explained: What Krafton's Terms Mean
Subnautica 2 EULA explained: arbitration, IP-location rules, and player-submitted content. What Krafton's terms mean for Early Access buyers.
Notable Titles
- ▸Subnautica (2018)
- ▸Subnautica: Below Zero (2021)
- ▸Subnautica 2 (2026, Early Access)
Timeline
2018-01-23
Subnautica launches
Underwater survival landmark.
2021-05-14
Below Zero launches
Arctic follow-up with co-op hints.
2026
Subnautica 2 Early Access
Full co-op up to 4 players.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Subnautica 2?
- An underwater survival adventure set on an all-new alien world, from Unknown Worlds. Play alone or in online co-op with up to three friends, build custom bases, pilot the Tadpole submersible, and scan creatures from the smallest fish to towering Leviathans.
- What platforms is Subnautica 2 on?
- Subnautica 2 is available on PC, Xbox Series.
- Who developed Subnautica 2?
- Subnautica 2 was developed by Unknown Worlds Entertainment.