Subnautica 2

Subnautica 2 has sold an estimated 3.6M copies on Steam, based on 72,863 reviews. How we estimate

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Estimated Sales

3.6M

Estimated total copies sold using review-based models.

Est. Revenue

109.3M

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Overview

Developer: Unknown Worlds Entertainment

Publisher: Unknown Worlds Entertainment

Release Date: 14 May, 2026

Price: $29.99

Genres: Action, Adventure, Early Access

Tags: Multiplayer, Survival, Horror, Underwater, Exploration, Co-op, Open World, Survival Horror, First-Person, Adventure, Atmospheric, Early Access, Psychological Horror, Sci-fi, Singleplayer

Description: Subnautica 2 is an underwater survival adventure set on an all-new alien world, developed by Unknown Worlds. Play alone or with friends in 4-player co-op. Adapt to survive by building custom bases and crafting tools. Explore the unknown to uncover the mysteries hidden within the depths.

Wishlists
MonthEst. wishlists
May 20263,581,245
Apr 20263,006,275
Mar 20262,761,113
Feb 20262,619,121
Jan 20261,478,327
Dec 20252,387,104
Nov 20252,310,222
Oct 20252,248,936
Sep 20252,200,542
Aug 20252,148,480
Jul 20252,072,036
Jun 20251,988,421
Game News
Subnautica 2's no-killing ethos "will be a continued point of resistance" among players, say Unknown Worlds, but they have no plans to change it
Rock, Paper, Shotgun · 2026-05-16 13:00:00
Videogame pirates tell other pirates to shut up about it after Subnautica 2 developers are taunted with illicit copies
PC Gamer · 2026-05-15 21:19:54
Subnautica 2's early access roadmap promises quality-of-life additions, co-op improvements, and—eventually—new biomes and creatures
PC Gamer · 2026-05-15 20:58:09
How to craft strong acid in Subnautica 2
PCGamesN · 2026-05-15 18:20:45
Subnautica 2 Early Access Roadmap
Community Announcements · 2026-05-15 15:00:22
How to get the Repair Tool in Subnautica 2
PC Gamer · 2026-05-15 14:52:52
Subnautica 2 sells two million copies in less than 24 hours
PCGamesN · 2026-05-15 14:02:27
How to get Troilite in Subnautica 2
PCGamesN · 2026-05-15 13:54:17
How to get Celestine in Subnautica 2
PC Gamer · 2026-05-15 13:30:54
How to craft a titanium ingot in Subnautica 2
PCGamesN · 2026-05-15 13:07:16
How to get Creature Enamel in Subnautica 2
PC Gamer · 2026-05-15 12:43:56
How to get a fully functional Fabricator in Subnautica 2
PC Gamer · 2026-05-15 12:04:21
How to make Titanium Ingots in Subnautica 2
PC Gamer · 2026-05-15 11:24:39
Subnautica 2 is looking good on Desktop Linux, it's okay on Steam Deck with caveats
GamingOnLinux · 2026-05-15 11:23:23
Subnautica 2 has sold 2 million copies in 12 hours, with 9x the players as the first, and at this point I figure that Krafton CEO is already on his second bottle
PC Gamer · 2026-05-15 10:51:06
How to get Lucifer Rotsac in Subnautica 2
PC Gamer · 2026-05-15 10:43:31
How to clear an Angel Comb in Subnautica 2
PC Gamer · 2026-05-15 10:42:17
How to investigate the Tadpole Pens in Subnautica 2
PC Gamer · 2026-05-15 09:50:24
Subnautica 2's first update will add a sprint button, because players are building their bases too big: "they might want to go a little bit faster"
Rock, Paper, Shotgun · 2026-05-15 09:16:24
Subnautica 2 взорвала Steam — огромный пиковый онлайн и миллионные продажи
Gamemag.ru · 2026-05-15 02:55:00
Subnautica 2 sells 1 million copies in its first hour, and I have to imagine the CEO of Krafton is pouring himself a very stiff drink right about now
PC Gamer · 2026-05-14 21:38:52
You could win a $500 Amazon gift card by playing Subnautica 2 this month, so remember to send us your best video clips!
PC Gamer · 2026-05-13 15:52:17
Subnautica 2 is Steam Deck Verified, as is Forza Horizon 6, Mina the Hollower, and Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight
Rock, Paper, Shotgun · 2026-05-13 15:26:38
Unknown Worlds confirms early Subnautica 2 leak, but warns it's an "incomplete" build
PCGamesN · 2026-05-13 14:09:42
Subnautica 2 release date and launch times
PC Gamer · 2026-05-13 12:41:14
"Unofficial builds of Subnautica 2 are currently circulating online," Unknown Worlds confirm, just days before the ocean survival game's early access release
Rock, Paper, Shotgun · 2026-05-13 11:57:57
Steam Global Top Sellers for week of 5 May — 12 May 2026
SteamDB · 2026-05-12 09:00:00
The most wishlisted game on Steam - Subnautica 2 gets an Early Access trailer, pre-purchase and pre-loads
GamingOnLinux · 2026-05-12 08:04:39
Steam's most-wishlisted game is out this week following a year of corporate drama that involved one of the most embarrassing ChatGPT uses on record
PC Gamer · 2026-05-11 21:45:13
Pre-purchase and Pre-load Subnautica 2 Early Access Starting Today!
Community Announcements · 2026-05-11 15:03:32
A Thank You to Our Community for 5 Million Wishlists
Community Announcements · 2026-05-11 13:00:15
This week in PC games: Subnautica 2 early access, a Battlestar Galactica roguelite, and Directive 8020 disproving the old saying about space and screaming
Rock, Paper, Shotgun · 2026-05-11 11:45:00
Krafton не представляет: Разработчики Subnautica 2 показали новый геймплей
Gamemag.ru · 2026-05-10 16:54:19
Subnautica 2 Early Access Gameplay Trailer Released!
Community Announcements · 2026-05-09 18:05:35
Subnautica 2 Pre-Launch Showcase Airs Tomorrow, May 9!
Community Announcements · 2026-05-08 15:00:13
Even seven-year-old GPUs will be able to run Subnautica 2, according to its latest system requirements
PC Gamer · 2026-05-08 10:19:18
Leviathans Meet LEVIATHAN - Subnautica Celebration Drawing
Community Announcements · 2026-05-07 15:00:52
Get a Reaper Leviathan In-Game Statue with your Launch Week Purchase
Community Announcements · 2026-05-06 15:00:09
Subnautica 2 is "good to go" on the Steam Deck for the Early Access launch
GamingOnLinux · 2026-05-06 08:02:31
'The team has weathered a lot': Subnautica 2 design lead says the community kept the dev team going 'when it was at its hardest'
PC Gamer · 2026-05-05 23:26:29
Dev Vlog - Welcome Aboard, Captains
Community Announcements · 2026-05-05 15:01:20
Subnautica 2 Early Access Launch Events
Community Announcements · 2026-05-02 15:33:55
Watch the Subnautica 2 Pre-Launch Showcase on May 9!
Community Announcements · 2026-05-02 14:59:51
Subnautica 2 Fan Art Challenge #LeviathanAwakens
Community Announcements · 2026-05-02 14:59:45
Alterra is recruiting new Pioneers!
Community Announcements · 2026-05-02 14:59:39
Subnautica 2 dev confirms there's no gen AI "at all" in its survival sequel
PCGamesN · 2026-05-01 17:19:57
Subnautica 2's early access PC system requirements are on the punishing side
Rock, Paper, Shotgun · 2026-05-01 16:30:41
Subnautica 2 System Requirements and Recommendations
Community Announcements · 2026-05-01 15:01:14
Subnautica 2's early access has chased a campervanning game about starting fires and hacking PCs into an earlier release
Rock, Paper, Shotgun · 2026-05-01 11:49:29
Subnautica 2‘s early access will introduce you to a massive squid monster, before the first post-launch update sends you into its lair
Rock, Paper, Shotgun · 2026-05-01 09:10:53
Subnautica 2 early access confirmed for May 14
GamingOnLinux · 2026-05-01 08:20:11
Subnautica 2 early access launch date finally confirmed, and it's just weeks away
PCGamesN · 2026-04-30 17:55:37
After a year of messy legal shenanigans, Subnautica 2 has an early access release date
Rock, Paper, Shotgun · 2026-04-30 16:20:53
Subnautica 2 now has a firm early access launch date, and it's really soon
PC Gamer · 2026-04-30 15:15:00
Subnautica 2 devs say it's 'an exploration game first,' expanding on the first game's 'masterclass' in player-driven discovery
PC Gamer · 2026-04-30 15:15:00
Subnautica 2's lead game designer says it helped cure his sea terror—only for its new apex ocean predator to give him all-new phobias: 'This is going to make many people sad and scared'
PC Gamer · 2026-04-30 15:15:00
Subnautica 2 Early Access Cinematic Trailer Released
Community Announcements · 2026-04-30 15:05:42
Dive into the Legacy - The Keepers of 4546B
Community Announcements · 2026-04-28 15:01:35
Dive into the Legacy - Detecting New Lore
Community Announcements · 2026-04-21 15:06:08
Krafton still 'supporting the early access launch of Subnautica 2' despite its name being removed from the Steam page
PC Gamer · 2026-04-15 18:58:40
Subnautica 2 multiplayer explained - crossplay and four-player co-op
PCGamesN · 2026-04-15 18:15:45
Dive into the Legacy - An Echo of Hope
Community Announcements · 2026-04-14 15:02:12
Subnautica 2's Steam page no longer lists Krafton as publisher, and some weird tags have been removed
PCGamesN · 2026-04-14 11:56:09
Krafton are no longer listed as Subnautica 2's publishers on Steam and the Epic store, following a quiet switch
Rock, Paper, Shotgun · 2026-04-14 09:35:12
Subnautica 2 base building - all changes explained
PCGamesN · 2026-04-13 18:37:46
Dive into the Legacy - Breaching the Surface
Community Announcements · 2026-04-07 15:00:50
Subnautica 2's Voices from Beyond videos are giving us a much more detailed look at the story than we first thought
PCGamesN · 2026-03-31 17:38:34
Subnautica 2 'Voices from Beyond' Episode 5 Released!
Community Announcements · 2026-03-26 15:00:48
Subnautica 2 chief says Krafton is still messing with him, because the May release date announcement was news to him and he's not happy about it
PC Gamer · 2026-03-20 20:12:21
Subnautica 2's early access release date was "self-servingly" leaked by Krafton, "further damaging the game", claim lawyers for reinstated Unknown Worlds CEO
Rock, Paper, Shotgun · 2026-03-20 10:30:00
Subnautica 2 set for early access release in May as Krafton signals surrender: 'We look forward to working with Ted Gill to support a smooth transition and work toward a successful launch'
PC Gamer · 2026-03-17 22:04:29
A day after Unknown Worlds' ousted CEO gets reinstated, Subnautica 2 gets an early access release date
Rock, Paper, Shotgun · 2026-03-17 21:37:06
Judge orders Subnautica 2 bosses be handed back control of company after Krafton found guilty of "wrongfully usurping control"
Rock, Paper, Shotgun · 2026-03-16 17:45:08
In a wild turn for the Subnautica 2 lawsuit, a judge orders Krafton to restore fired Unknown Worlds CEO and gives them 9 more months to earn $250 million bonus
PC Gamer · 2026-03-16 17:40:23
Behold Subnautica 2's fancy fresh windows that come as part of its new procedural base building system
Rock, Paper, Shotgun · 2026-03-12 19:05:23
Subnautica 2 developer video reveals a 'brand new' base building system with some pretty fabulous windows
PC Gamer · 2026-03-12 18:38:29
Dev Vlog - Building Bases
Community Announcements · 2026-03-12 15:59:58
Subnautica 2 'Voices from Beyond' Episode 4 Out Now!
Community Announcements · 2026-02-26 18:21:52
Subnautica 2 devs show off multiplayer while constantly reassuring solo players it's totally optional
PC Gamer · 2026-02-10 23:38:03
New Subnautica 2 video shows off a convenient and social dive elevator, while promising that multiplayer won't ruin single player
Rock, Paper, Shotgun · 2026-02-10 19:10:12
Dev Vlog - Diving Together in Multiplayer
Community Announcements · 2026-02-10 16:12:33
Subnautica 2 'Voices from Beyond' Episode 3 Released!
Community Announcements · 2026-01-29 18:21:44
Subnautica 2 'Voices from Beyond' Episode 2 Out Now!
Community Announcements · 2025-12-19 18:26:31
Dev Vlog - Crafting the Tadpole
Community Announcements · 2025-12-09 18:08:30
Subnautica 2 'Voices From Beyond' Episode 1 Released!
Community Announcements · 2025-11-25 18:11:02
Krafton CEO admits he did consult ChatGPT about the Subnautica 2 situation, and says he deleted the logs over confidentiality concerns
Rock, Paper, Shotgun · 2025-11-20 12:24:08
After Krafton denied its CEO consulted with ChatGPT on the Subnautica 2 mess, Krafton CEO says he consulted with ChatGPT on the Subnautica 2 mess
PC Gamer · 2025-11-19 21:32:47
Krafton CEO allegedly asked ChatGPT to help him find a way out of paying Subnautica 2 devs their bonuses because he wanted to avoid the 'professional embarrassment' of being seen as a 'pushover'
PC Gamer · 2025-11-17 23:39:43
Subnautica 2 publisher Krafton allegedly looked to ChatGPT to figure out how to not pay that $250 million bonus
Rock, Paper, Shotgun · 2025-11-17 16:49:42
Subnautica 2 and InZoi publishers announce voluntary layoff program "amid the era of AI transformation"
Rock, Paper, Shotgun · 2025-11-13 11:21:26
The Subnautica 2 lawsuit is getting even messier, with Krafton doing a massive U-turn, confusing both the ousted founders' lawyer and the judge: 'This is a little bit bewildering'
PC Gamer · 2025-09-19 14:20:30
Subnautica 2 devs reveal the latest horrifying Leviathan to grace the deep sea: 'It has 4 tentacles to grab, crush, swat, and terrify players'
PC Gamer · 2025-09-17 15:14:52
Dev Vlog - Creating the Collector Leviathan
Community Announcements · 2025-09-16 17:09:50
Subnautica 2 studio Unknown Worlds are now suing their former execs for stealing docs and sharing them with the press
Rock, Paper, Shotgun · 2025-08-21 18:36:48
The Subnautica legal dispute takes a surprise twist as Unknown Worlds—not Krafton—sues its former bosses for stealing confidential material on their way out the door
PC Gamer · 2025-08-20 21:55:17
Krafton claim former Subnautica 2 leads have "resorted to litigation to demand a payday they haven't earned"
Rock, Paper, Shotgun · 2025-08-13 09:59:10
Krafton fires back at Unknown Worlds lawsuit, says Subnautica 2 was at risk of causing 'irreversible harm to the entire franchise' like Kerbal Space Program 2
PC Gamer · 2025-08-12 18:49:51
'Everyone's little monkey brains like shelter and food': Subnautica 2 designer says primal instinct is the reason we're so drawn to smashing blocks of wood into weapons
PC Gamer · 2025-08-11 12:29:56
Krafton says the Subnautica 2 delay proves its milestone process is being 'rigorously managed' because it didn't just shove the game out the door even though lots of people would've bought it
PC Gamer · 2025-07-30 21:21:58
Subnautica 2 delay actually proves Krafton aren't mismanaging their games, says exec
Rock, Paper, Shotgun · 2025-07-30 17:41:00
Paying the Subnautica 2 team their promised bonus would be "embarrassing", Krafton's CEO allegedly told the game's chief over lunch
Rock, Paper, Shotgun · 2025-07-17 13:17:23
Fired Subnautica 2 Founders Slam Krafton With Lawsuit, Alleges Publisher “Demands” Breach Contract
CGMagazine · 2025-07-17 07:00:01
Unknown Worlds founders' lawsuit accuses Krafton of a 'months-long campaign to delay Subnautica 2' so it wouldn't have to pay $250M earnout
PC Gamer · 2025-07-16 20:40:37
Subnautica 2 studio will get their bonus, says Krafton, but it's not the $250 million promised
Rock, Paper, Shotgun · 2025-07-16 11:44:48
Subnautica 2 leak is "authentic" say publishers who benefit the most from that leak
Rock, Paper, Shotgun · 2025-07-14 12:11:12
Krafton confirms Subnautica 2 leak showing that the publisher wanted more content for the early access launch, leading to delay and leadership ouster
PC Gamer · 2025-07-12 18:53:14
Subnautica 2 publishers Krafton accuse ousted bosses of abandoning duties, and now those ex-leads are suing
Rock, Paper, Shotgun · 2025-07-11 11:15:55
The Subnautica 2 saga gets nastier, with ousted leaders confirming they'll sue Krafton: 'It continues to be an explosive and surreal time'
PC Gamer · 2025-07-11 04:16:17
Ex Subnautica 2 bosses file lawsuit after claims of "abandoned" responsibilities
PCGamesN · 2025-07-10 21:58:29
Krafton accuses former Subnautica 2 bosses of abandoning the game in surprising new statement: 'We feel a profound sense of betrayal by their failure to honor the trust placed in them'
PC Gamer · 2025-07-10 19:52:53
Subnautica 2 reportedly delayed to 2026, allegedly to avoid a $250 million bill
PCGamesN · 2025-07-10 10:23:59
Krafton plan to delay Subnautica 2 and deny the studio a $250 million bonus
Rock, Paper, Shotgun · 2025-07-10 10:12:37
An Update on Subnautica 2 Early Access
Community Announcements · 2025-07-09 21:16:32
Subnautica 2 publisher Krafton confirms 2026 delay, says the change 'was not influenced by any contractual or financial considerations'
PC Gamer · 2025-07-09 19:22:25
Ousted Subnautica studio co-founder says it was a 'shock' to get fired, Subnautica 2 is 'ready' for early access release, and no longer working 'at the company I started stings'
PC Gamer · 2025-07-07 17:25:43
Axed Subnautica 2 head says game is "ready" for early access launch
PCGamesN · 2025-07-07 17:10:41
Subnautica 2 is "ready" for early access says co-founder ousted from studio, but the publishers seem to disagree
Rock, Paper, Shotgun · 2025-07-07 11:09:23
Subnautica 2 studio begs rioting fans for benefit of the doubt after leadership axed by owner Krafton: 'The team that has been working on the game day-to-day over the last few years remains completely unchanged'
PC Gamer · 2025-07-05 22:33:28
Subnautica 2 dev attempts to reassure fans after controversial leadership swap
PCGamesN · 2025-07-04 23:38:22
A Letter to the Subnautica Community
Community Announcements · 2025-07-03 15:51:48
Subnautica studio leadership gutted by Krafton, which outright says that Subnautica 2 needs 'renewed energy and momentum'
PC Gamer · 2025-07-02 11:04:54
Dev Vlog - Building Unknown Worlds
Community Announcements · 2025-06-19 16:02:56
Subnautica 2 release date window, early access, trailers, and more
PCGamesN · 2025-06-18 11:50:45
Subnautica 2 - Waterside Q&A
Community Announcements · 2025-06-11 18:05:33
Subnautica 2: All the key details on the survival-crafting sequel's dive into the abyss
PC Gamer · 2025-05-20 21:14:47
Is Subnautica 2 coming to Game Pass?
PCGamesN · 2025-05-19 10:47:03
'We want you to be a part of it': Subnautica 2's Early Access is about to begin, and the devs want players to experience all the new vehicles, craftables, and leviathans first-hand
PC Gamer · 2025-04-24 14:26:05
Subnautica 2 teases new creatures and co-op among the coral
Rock, Paper, Shotgun · 2025-04-24 09:29:01
Dev Vlog - Road to Early Access
Community Announcements · 2025-04-24 04:03:19
Subnautica 2 kicks off its road to early access with its first dev vlog, diving into co-op and new features
VG247 · 2025-04-23 16:00:25
Subnautica 2 system requirements
PCGamesN · 2025-04-14 15:49:35
Subnautica 2 dev sounds foghorn about 'fraudulent links' being sent to community members: 'We will never contact anyone by Steam DM for any potential playtests'
PC Gamer · 2025-02-12 15:07:54
Please join me in getting super excited for all the cool looking survival games coming in 2025 (and beyond)
PC Gamer · 2025-01-08 05:46:35
Subnautica 2 Early Access Arrives in 2025, Expected To Last “2 to 3 Years”
CGMagazine · 2024-10-18 06:55:02
Soggy survival sim Subnautica 2 revealed and this time it has multiplayer
PCGamesN · 2024-10-17 20:18:46
Early Access Coming in 2025
Community Announcements · 2024-10-17 18:19:14
Game Videos
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