Underwater survival & exploration (Early Access)

Subnautica 2

Developer

Unknown Worlds Entertainment

Genre

Underwater survival & exploration (Early Access)

Platforms

PC, Xbox

Released

2026-05-14

About the game

The new entry in Unknown Worlds' Subnautica series takes place in the ocean of a new alien planet, different from the earlier games. You can play alone or with up to four players in co-op, diving and building bases together, even across different platforms. It carries on the series' backbone of custom base building, crafting tools and uncovering secrets in the depths. It launched in Steam Early Access in May 2026 and can be played on PC and Xbox.

Why we recommend it

The official Subnautica sequel, set in a new alien ocean, with co-op exploration for up to 4 players. It is currently in Early Access, so more content will keep arriving.

Good for — anyone who wants to explore Subnautica with friends from the very beginning.

• Ranked #1 in New ocean games of 2026