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The open-world sandbox game Subnautica 2 released a new in-engine trailer and will begin early access on May 14 at 23:00 Beijing time. Developed by Unknown Worlds and tied to publisher KRAFTON, the title will launch on PC and Xbox Series X|S and is priced at ¥108 in the Chinese Steam store. Subnautica 2 introduces an alien ocean, expanded survival systems, and the series’ first four-player co-op; early access is planned to run 2–3 years with regular updates adding biomes, creatures, craftables,
Subnautica 2's early access performance and release details matter for developers, platform partners, and live-ops teams tracking sales, user reception, and monetization in high-profile indie-to-midmarket launches. The game's planned long early-access window and cross-platform availability set expectations for update cadence and post-launch support.
Dossier last updated: 2026-05-15 12:05:30
Unknown Worlds announced that Subnautica 2 has sold over 2 million copies shortly after entering early access on May 14 for PC and Xbox Series X|S, with the Steam China price set at ¥108 and user reviews labeled “Mostly Positive.” The sequel introduces an alien ocean world, deeper survival systems, and a new four-player co-op mode, signaling a major evolution for the franchise. Early access is planned to last 2–3 years with regular updates adding biomes, creatures, craftables and story content. IT Home also published PC system requirements, listing minimum/ recommended specs (e.g., i5-8400/GTX 1660 minimum; i7-13700/RTX 3070 recommended) and a ~50GB storage need.
Unknown Worlds launched Subnautica 2 into early access today (May 14) at 23:00 Beijing time on PC and Xbox Series X|S, with a Steam China price of ¥108. The open-world sandbox returns players to an alien ocean with expanded survival systems and introduces up to four-player co-op; early access is expected to run 2–3 years with ongoing additions to biomes, creatures, craftables, features and story. PC specs are listed: minimum Intel i5-8400/GTX 1660 with 12GB RAM; recommended i7-13700/RTX 3070 with 16GB RAM; ~50GB storage and Windows 10/11. Players can build underwater bases, manage hull integrity and use bases to store resources and dock vehicles. This marks a major franchise step into co-op and long-term live development.
Reporters say Subnautica 2 (Deep Sea Navigation 2: Alien Waters) leaked via unofficial channels ahead of its May 14 release. NeoWin and IT Home report that game files, screenshots and videos are circulating and appear playable; Unknown Worlds opened preorders and preload on May 11, 72 hours before early access. It’s unclear whether the leak stems from the preload, distribution chain, or testing channels. The article notes similar recent incidents—Death Stranding 2 and Forza Horizon 6 saw early leaks tied in some accounts to preload or other distribution failures—highlighting ongoing risks around preloads and supply-chain security for game releases.
The open-world sandbox game Subnautica 2 released a new in-engine trailer and will begin early access on May 14 at 23:00 Beijing time. Developed by Unknown Worlds and tied to publisher KRAFTON, the title will launch on PC and Xbox Series X|S and is priced at ¥108 in the Chinese Steam store. Subnautica 2 introduces an alien ocean, expanded survival systems, and the series’ first four-player co-op; early access is planned to run 2–3 years with regular updates adding biomes, creatures, craftables, features and story content. PC system requirements range from an i5-8400/GTX 1660 minimum to an i7-13700/RTX 3070 recommended.