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Subnautica 2 Early Access Sees Massive Sales and Detailed Roadmap

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Subnautica 2 has experienced a hugely successful early access launch, selling over two million copies within its first 12 hours. Developer Unknown Worlds has unveiled a comprehensive roadmap for future updates, focusing on quality-of-life improvements and co-op features. The game is expected to remain in early access for two to three years, with ongoing community feedback shaping its development.

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PC Gamer

Steam's most-wishlisted game is out this week following a year of corporate drama that involved one of the most…

Subnautica 2, the most-wishlisted game on Steam, is launching in early access this week despite ongoing corporate disputes between publisher Krafton and developer Unknown Worlds Entertainment. Krafton CEO Changhan Kim's attempt to avoid a $250 million bonus payout to studio heads, even consulting ChatGPT for advice, led to legal battles and the eventual reinstatement of a studio founder. The survival adventure game is expected to remain in early access for two to three years.

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Escapist Magazine

Subnautica 2 does a first, offering pre-orders and pre-loads on an early access game

Unknown Worlds is enabling pre-orders and pre-loads for Subnautica 2, an unusual move for a game launching into Early Access. This allows players to download the game up to 72 hours before its release, potentially easing server load on Steam given the game's high wishlist count. Regional pricing indicates a cost of approximately $29.99 USD.

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Engadget

A new Subnautica 2 gameplay trailer just dropped ahead of its Early Access release

Subnautica 2 is set to launch in Early Access on May 14. A new gameplay trailer has been released ahead of the early access period.

Gaming On Linux

Subnautica 2 is "good to go" on the Steam Deck for the Early Access launch

Subnautica 2 is confirmed to be ready for its Early Access launch on May 14th, with developer Unknown Worlds stating it will run well on devices like the Steam Deck and ASUS ROG Ally. The underwater survival adventure game will be playable on PC, with specific mentions of Steam Deck and Xbox Series consoles being "good to go" for the early access period.

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Gaming Bolt

Subnautica 2 Promises “More Biomes, Creatures, Leviathans” Than Previous Early Access Launches

Unknown Worlds has provided new details for the upcoming early access release of Subnautica 2, promising more biomes, creatures, and leviathans than previous launches. The game will enter early access on May 14th for Xbox Series X/S and PC, with plans to remain in this state for at least two years, allowing player feedback to shape its development. The base building system is highlighted as a key feature, and recommended PC specifications have been released.

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FZ.se

Subnautica 2 i early access nästa vecka – se releasetrailern

Subnautica 2 will launch in Early Access on May 14 for PC and Xbox Series. The sequel to the acclaimed 2018 survival adventure faced internal turmoil with layoffs and lawsuits but has since stabilized. The game has been highly anticipated on Steam.

Game Hunt

Subnautica 2 Early Access Launch Scheduled for May 14 - GameHaunt

Subnautica 2 is set to launch its Early Access period on May 14, 2026, for PC and Xbox Series consoles, priced at £25.99 GBP or €29.99 EUR. Developed by Unknown Worlds Entertainment, the sequel will introduce optional four-player co-op and a new alien ocean world. The game has been highly anticipated, dominating Steam wishlists for nine months.

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Retro Gamer

Channeling its inner Silksong, Subnautica 2 causes a chain reaction and pushes a second game to move its release date…

Subnautica 2's upcoming Early Access launch has caused a ripple effect, prompting the developers of the survival game Outbound to move their release date forward to May 11 on PC and Xbox. This strategic shift aims to avoid direct competition with Subnautica 2's anticipated launch.

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Gaming Bolt

Subnautica 2 Team Says Krafton is Co-Publishing, “Still Very Much Helping” With the Game’s Launch

Subnautica 2 is set to launch in early access on May 14th for Xbox Series X/S and PC, with Krafton co-publishing the game. Despite some confusion regarding Krafton's publisher status on Steam, Unknown Worlds confirmed they are still actively involved in the game's launch and promotion. The early access version will feature co-op support for up to four players and will be available on day one with Game Pass.

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The Sixth Axis

Subnautica 2 Early Access release date set for May 14th

Unknown Worlds has announced that Subnautica 2 will launch into Steam Early Access on May 14th for $29.99, with all future updates included. The article also touches on past legal disputes between the developer and publisher Krafton regarding founder compensation.

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Escapist Magazine

Subnautica 2 early access launches globally on May 14, and here’s when it goes live in your region

Subnautica 2 will launch into early access globally on May 14, 2026, with Unknown Worlds announcing specific release times for various regions. The game will be priced at approximately $29.99 USD, with regional pricing to follow. The announcement was accompanied by a trailer and follows the game's move to self-publishing on Steam after a legal incident with Nexon.

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Blues News

Release Dates/Windows

Outbound has adjusted its release plan following the announcement of Subnautica 2's release date. The Artist of Brimhaven - Trash Goblin DLC is scheduled for release on May 7th.

Gaming Instincts

Subnautica 2 Launches in Early Access Release Date Announced

Unknown Worlds Entertainment announced that Subnautica 2 will launch in Early Access on May 14 for Xbox Series and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and Microsoft Store, also available on Game Pass. The underwater survival adventure game allows for single-player or cooperative multiplayer with up to three friends as players explore a new alien world and adapt to survive.

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IGN

Subnautica 2 Release Date Announcement Forces Outbound Dev to Bring Its Game Launch Forward

The early access release date for Subnautica 2 has been set for May 14, prompting other games with the same launch date to adjust their schedules. This announcement has led to a scramble for games that were planning to launch simultaneously.

Rock Paper Shotgun

Subnautica 2's early access has chased a campervanning game about starting fires and hacking PCs into an earlier release

Square Glade Games has moved up the early access release of their campervanning game Outbound to May 11th to avoid direct competition with the highly anticipated Subnautica 2, which is launching on May 14th. The demo for Outbound will be removed from Steam on May 8th.

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Rock Paper Shotgun

Subnautica 2‘s early access will introduce you to a massive squid monster, before the first post-launch update sends you into its lair

Subnautica 2 is set to enter early access on May 14th, following a delay attributed to publisher disputes. Game design lead Anthony Gallegos revealed that the massive squid monster, The Collector, will be present at launch and will receive an explorable lair in the first post-launch update. The delay allowed for more development time, though the team is eager for player feedback.

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Gaming On Linux

Subnautica 2 early access confirmed for May 14

Unknown Worlds Entertainment has announced that Subnautica 2 will launch in Early Access on May 14, 2026, for PC, priced at $29.99 USD. The game will feature optional online co-operative multiplayer for up to three friends and is expected to remain in Early Access for 2-3 years. Krafton is no longer listed as the publisher, though they still own Unknown Worlds.

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Monster Vine

Subnautica 2 Launches in Early Access on May 14

Unknown Worlds announced that Subnautica 2 will launch in Early Access on May 14 for PC and Xbox Series X|S, priced at $29.99. The sequel introduces optional four-player co-op and builds upon the series' exploration and survival mechanics with new tools and threats. The game has been a top wishlisted title on Steam for nine months.

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PC Gamer

Subnautica 2 is the latest behemoth to mess with other games' launch plans at the last minute: 'we need to…

Subnautica 2 has announced its release date for May 14, directly conflicting with the planned launch of the indie title Outbound. To avoid competing with the highly anticipated Subnautica 2, Square Glade Games has moved Outbound's PC and Xbox release to May 11, while its PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch versions will still launch on May 14.

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Shack News

Subnautica 2 Early Access release times

Subnautica 2 is set to launch in Early Access on May 14. The exact release times will vary depending on the player's region.