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Subnautica 2 Unveils Gameplay Ahead of Next Week's Early Access Launch

The release serves as a key test of Krafton's effort to grow beyond PUBG.

Overview

  • Unknown Worlds premiered an in-depth Subnautica 2 gameplay trailer during a pre-launch showcase.
  • Early Access begins next week on Steam and Xbox Game Preview at a $29.99 launch price.
  • The sequel adds four-player co-op while keeping a full single-player mode.
  • Developers said the game is built in Unreal Engine 5 and that no generative AI was used.
  • The rollout follows a leadership fight that led a US court to reinstate former CEO Ted Gill, in what many see as a test of Krafton’s push beyond PUBG and large earnout promises.