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Subnautica 2 Launches in Early Access on PC and Xbox With Day-One Game Pass

The release delivers a larger, more polished starting slice with co-op to kick off a two-year Early Access runway.

Overview

  • Subnautica 2 entered Early Access Thursday on Steam, the Epic Games Store, and Xbox Series X|S via Game Preview with day-one access on Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass.
  • Developers say the launch build offers roughly 14–20 hours of play with more than 10 biomes, five new Leviathans, and a Tadpole submersible to explore the ocean world.
  • The sequel adds optional online co-op for up to four players, letting friends build bases, share gear, and explore together from the start.
  • Unknown Worlds outlined a near-term roadmap with a 1.1 quality-of-life update next and a 1.2 update focused on co-op features like proximity voice chat, emotes, and a revive system, with Early Access planned for at least two years.
  • The game sells for $29.99 for those buying outright, while PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and VR versions were not announced at launch.