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'''''Subnautica 2''''' is an open world survival game currently being developed by [https://unknownworlds.com/en ''Unknown Worlds Entertainment''] and the first full sequel to the original ''[[Subnautica]]''. Early Access for ''Subnautica 2'' was announced on October 17th, 2024, with its release slated for 2025.
'''''Subnautica 2''''' is a sequel to ''[[Subnautica]]'' currently under development at ''Unknown Worlds Entertainment''. Unlike its Unity-based predecessors, ''Subnautica 2'' will be made in Unreal Engine 5<ref name=":0">https://www.pcgamesn.com/wp-content/sites/pcgamesn/2024/02/subnautica-2-multiplayer-krafton-earnings-report.jpg ''Dated February 8, 2024''</ref> and, in addition to traditional singleplayer, feature an optional<ref name=":1">https://unknownworlds.com/subnautica/an-update-about-the-next-subnautica/ ''Dated February 8, 2024''</ref> 2-4 player co-op mode<ref name=":0" />. Not much is currently known about the game's setting, other than that it takes place sometime after the events of ''[[Subnautica: Below Zero|Below Zero]]''<ref name=":2">https://youtu.be/LMesCaZjudI?si=9BRvIrZC4Uz0umIj ''Dated February 9, 2024''</ref> on an unknown, new planet<ref name=":0" />.


Unlike its Unity-based predecessors, ''Subnautica 2'' will be made in Unreal Engine 5.<ref name=":0">https://www.pcgamesn.com/wp-content/sites/pcgamesn/2024/02/subnautica-2-multiplayer-krafton-earnings-report.jpg ''Dated February 8, 2024''</ref> It will also be the first in the franchise to feature an official, optional<ref name=":1">https://unknownworlds.com/subnautica/an-update-about-the-next-subnautica/ ''Dated February 8, 2024''</ref> multiplayer mode, with support for up to four players.<ref name=":2">https://store.steampowered.com/app/1962700/Subnautica_2/</ref>
On the 17th October 2024 the first trailer for Subnautica 2 was released, along with the digital store pages for it, confirming the game will be released in 2025 and will be able to be played both single-player and via co-op play with other players, it will be the first game in the series to officially support co-op play.<ref>https://youtu.be/WS0vTRl_2PQ?si=MgU6MaKDDay_k0e4</ref>


Not much is currently known about the game's setting, other than that it takes place sometime after the events of [[Subnautica: Below Zero|''Subnautica:'' ''Below Zero'']] on an unknown, all-new planet.<ref name=":2" />
== Description ==
Immerse yourself in a new adventure with Subnautica 2, an open-water survival game from the creators of the Subnautica series. Play alone or with friends as you explore alluring biomes and discover fascinating creatures. Craft vehicles, tools, and bases to survive this mysterious alien world.<ref>https://store.steampowered.com/app/1962700/Subnautica_2/</ref>


==Store Description ==
==Gallery==
''"Subnautica 2 is an underwater survival adventure game set on an all-new alien ocean world. It is the next chapter in the Subnautica universe, developed by Unknown Worlds.''
<tabber>
In-Game=


=== ''New World, New Adventure'' ===
''A new world awaits alongside an all-new story. You are a pioneer traveling to a distant world, but something is amiss. The ship's AI insists you carry on the mission. This world is too dangerous for humans to survive… Unless you change what it means to be human. What creatures, intelligent or otherwise, await your arrival?''


=== ''Explore with Friends'' ===
A few in-game screenshots have been revealed for '''''Subnautica 2''''', showcasing some currently unknown biomes and fauna as well as a vehicle. Visuals are still early in development, and changes are to be expected.<gallery>
''Play alone or with up to three friends in online multiplayer co-op. Whether exploring mysterious ruins, building custom bases, or adventuring deeper into the world… The challenge of this planet will test your ingenuity and ability to adapt, in unexpected and curious ways.''

=== ''Craft Submersibles, Tools, and Bases'' ===
''Survival depends on utilizing the right tools. Alongside basic items such as your Scanner and Flashlight, you’ll find recipes for more advanced tools, equipment, and submersibles. Bases are more customizable with an overhauled building system. New tools allow for greater adaptation to the world.''

=== ''Uncover Diverse New Biomes'' ===
''From towering underwater cliffs to lush coral fields, this aquatic alien world is brimming with vibrant and breathtaking biomes, each teeming with diverse ecosystems and unique creatures. But something isn’t right. The world is out of balance. What happened here? What happened to you? And more importantly, where are you?''

=== ''Study Mysterious Lifeforms'' ===
''Uncover a rich world full of mysterious lifeforms, from the smallest fish to the largest Leviathans. Scan creatures to learn more about them. Use your Biosampler to take samples for study. As you learn more about this world, evolve your genetics to adapt your body for survival.''

=== ''Survive Terrifying Depths'' ===
''This world is vast and deep. Venture beyond the safety of shallow waters, descending into a dark unknown. Wonder and danger lurks around every corner. To survive this planet, you’ll need to push beyond your boundaries and unlock the secrets of this strange world.''

=== ''About the Team'' ===
''Subnautica 2 is being created by Unknown Worlds, a fully remote studio that traces its roots back to the 2002 Half-Life mod Natural Selection. It is the same studio that created the original Subnautica. The team is scattered around the globe, from the United States to the United Kingdom, France, Iceland, Austria, Australia, Canada, India, and many more places.''

=== ''Early Access Development'' ===
''Subnautica 2 will be an Early Access game meaning it will be in active development at release. You may encounter bugs, in-development features, and performance issues. We will be adding additional biomes, creatures, craftables, and narrative as we proceed. Join us in Early Access and help shape the future of Subnautica 2."''

==Gallery==
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Store Screenshots=
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Subnautica 2 - Wakemaker.png|Preview screenshot
Subnautica 2 - Wakemaker.png|Preview screenshot
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Subnautica 2 - Graveyard.png|Preview screenshot
Subnautica 2 - Graveyard.png|Preview screenshot
Subnautica 2 - Plateaus.png|Preview screenshot
Subnautica 2 - Plateaus.png|Preview screenshot
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Development Screenshots=
<gallery>
GF1Vd7DWEAEeR8f.jpg|Development screenshot. Revealed in the February 8th Unknown Worlds post.
GF1Vd7DWEAEeR8f.jpg|Development screenshot. Revealed in the February 8th Unknown Worlds post.
02-10-24-181550.png|Development screenshot. Revealed in the KRAFTON 4Q23 Financial Report.
02-10-24-181550.png|Development screenshot. Revealed in the KRAFTON 4Q23 Financial Report.
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Subnautica 2 - Unknown Fish A.png|A render of a fish currently known as a "Hammerhead"
Subnautica 2 - Unknown Fish A.png|A render of a fish currently known as a "Hammerhead"
Subnautica 2 - Unknown Fish B.png|A render of a fish currently known as a "Halfmoon"
Subnautica 2 - Unknown Fish B.png|A render of a fish currently known as a "Halfmoon"
</gallery>
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Trailers=
<gallery>
Subnautica_2_-_Teaser_Trailer|''Subnautica 2'' Teaser trailer
</gallery>
</gallery>
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==System Requirements==

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Windows=

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| style="text-align:center; background-color:#081622; width:50%; padding:10px;" |Memory
| style="font-size:15px; background-color:#0B1E2F; width:50%; padding:10px;" |8 GB RAM

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| style="text-align:center; background-color:#081622; width:30%; padding:10px;" |Graphics
| style="font-size:15px; background-color:#0B1E2F; width:30%; padding:10px;" |GeForce GTX 1660 / RX 5500 XT

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| style="text-align:center; background-color:#081622; width:50%; padding:10px;" |Network
| style="font-size:15px; background-color:#0B1E2F; width:50%; padding:10px;" |Broadband Internet connection

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| style="text-align:center; background-color:#081622; width:50%; padding:10px;" |Storage
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| style="font-size:15px; background-color:#0B1E2F; width:50%; padding:10px;" |Windows 10 or later

|-
| style="text-align:center; background-color:#081622; width:50%; padding:10px;" |Processor
| style="font-size:15px; background-color:#0B1E2F; width:50%; padding:10px;" |Intel Core i7-13700 / AMD Ryzen 7 7700X (8 cores)

|-
| style="text-align:center; background-color:#081622; width:50%; padding:10px;" |Memory
| style="font-size:15px; background-color:#0B1E2F; width:50%; padding:10px;" |16 GB RAM

|-
| style="text-align:center; background-color:#081622; width:50%; padding:10px;" |Graphics
| style="font-size:15px; background-color:#0B1E2F; width:50%; padding:10px;" |Geforce RTX 2060 / Radeon RX 5600 XT

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| style="text-align:center; background-color:#081622; width:50%; padding:10px;" |DirectX
| style="font-size:15px; background-color:#0B1E2F; width:50%; padding:10px;" |Version 12

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| style="text-align:center; background-color:#081622; width:50%; padding:10px;" |Network
| style="font-size:15px; background-color:#0B1E2F; width:50%; padding:10px;" |Broadband Internet connection

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| style="text-align:center; background-color:#081622; width:50%; padding:10px;" |Storage
| style="font-size:15px; background-color:#0B1E2F; width:50%; padding:10px;" |20 GB available space
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==External Links==

*[https://store.steampowered.com/app/1962700/Subnautica_2/ ''Subnautica 2'' on Steam]
*[https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/subnautica-2-d27f94 ''Subnautica 2'' on Epic Store]
*[https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/subnautica-2/9PJPCB188SVG ''Subnautica 2'' on Xbox Series X|S]


==Trivia==
==Trivia==


*A number of developers have been confirmed to return for ''Subnautica 2''.
*A number of developers have been confirmed to return for ''Subnautica 2''.
**Concept artist [[Alex Ries (Developer)|Alex Ries]], known for designing many of ''Below Zero'''s fauna<ref>https://twitter.com/alexriesart/status/1735718765416026241 ''Dated December 15, 2023''</ref>.<nowiki/>
**Concept artist [[Alex Ries (Developer)|Alex Ries]], known for designing many of ''Subnautica: Below Zer''<nowiki/>''o'''s fauna<ref>https://twitter.com/alexriesart/status/1735718765416026241 ''Dated December 15, 2023''</ref>.
**Song artist [[Ben Prunty (Developer)|Ben Prunty]], who composed the soundtrack for ''Below Zero''<ref>https://twitter.com/benprunty/status/1755745946179149927 ''Dated February 8, 2024''</ref>.
**Song artist [[Ben Prunty (Developer)|Ben Prunty]], who composed the soundtrack for ''Subnautica: Below Zero''<ref>https://twitter.com/benprunty/status/1755745946179149927 ''Dated February 8, 2024''</ref>.
*In spite of publisher Krafton listing ''Subnautica 2'' as following a "Game-as-a-Service" model, community manager [[Donya Abramo (Developer)|Donya Abramo]] has clarified that ''Subnautica 2'' will not contain season passes, battle passes, or subscriptions, and will follow the same update structure as the previous two titles<ref name=":1" />.
*In spite of publisher Krafton listing ''Subnautica 2'' as following a "Game-as-a-Service" model, community manager [[Donya Abramo (Developer)|Donya Abramo]] has clarified that ''Subnautica 2'' will not contain season passes, battle passes, or subscriptions, and will follow the same update structure as the previous two titles<ref name=":1" />.
*
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Subnautica 2 is an open world survival game currently being developed by Unknown Worlds Entertainment and the first full sequel to the original Subnautica. Early Access for Subnautica 2 was announced on October 17th, 2024, with its release slated for 2025.

Unlike its Unity-based predecessors, Subnautica 2 will be made in Unreal Engine 5.[1] It will also be the first in the franchise to feature an official, optional[2] multiplayer mode, with support for up to four players.[3]

Not much is currently known about the game's setting, other than that it takes place sometime after the events of Subnautica: Below Zero on an unknown, all-new planet.[3]

Store Description

"Subnautica 2 is an underwater survival adventure game set on an all-new alien ocean world. It is the next chapter in the Subnautica universe, developed by Unknown Worlds.

New World, New Adventure

A new world awaits alongside an all-new story. You are a pioneer traveling to a distant world, but something is amiss. The ship's AI insists you carry on the mission. This world is too dangerous for humans to survive… Unless you change what it means to be human. What creatures, intelligent or otherwise, await your arrival?

Explore with Friends

Play alone or with up to three friends in online multiplayer co-op. Whether exploring mysterious ruins, building custom bases, or adventuring deeper into the world… The challenge of this planet will test your ingenuity and ability to adapt, in unexpected and curious ways.

Craft Submersibles, Tools, and Bases

Survival depends on utilizing the right tools. Alongside basic items such as your Scanner and Flashlight, you’ll find recipes for more advanced tools, equipment, and submersibles. Bases are more customizable with an overhauled building system. New tools allow for greater adaptation to the world.

Uncover Diverse New Biomes

From towering underwater cliffs to lush coral fields, this aquatic alien world is brimming with vibrant and breathtaking biomes, each teeming with diverse ecosystems and unique creatures. But something isn’t right. The world is out of balance. What happened here? What happened to you? And more importantly, where are you?

Study Mysterious Lifeforms

Uncover a rich world full of mysterious lifeforms, from the smallest fish to the largest Leviathans. Scan creatures to learn more about them. Use your Biosampler to take samples for study. As you learn more about this world, evolve your genetics to adapt your body for survival.

Survive Terrifying Depths

This world is vast and deep. Venture beyond the safety of shallow waters, descending into a dark unknown. Wonder and danger lurks around every corner. To survive this planet, you’ll need to push beyond your boundaries and unlock the secrets of this strange world.

About the Team

Subnautica 2 is being created by Unknown Worlds, a fully remote studio that traces its roots back to the 2002 Half-Life mod Natural Selection. It is the same studio that created the original Subnautica. The team is scattered around the globe, from the United States to the United Kingdom, France, Iceland, Austria, Australia, Canada, India, and many more places.

Early Access Development

Subnautica 2 will be an Early Access game meaning it will be in active development at release. You may encounter bugs, in-development features, and performance issues. We will be adding additional biomes, creatures, craftables, and narrative as we proceed. Join us in Early Access and help shape the future of Subnautica 2."

Gallery

<tabber> Store Screenshots=

  • Preview screenshot

    Preview screenshot

  • Preview screenshot

    Preview screenshot

  • Preview screenshot

    Preview screenshot

  • Preview screenshot

    Preview screenshot

  • Preview screenshot

    Preview screenshot

|-| Development Screenshots=

  • Development screenshot. Revealed in the February 8th Unknown Worlds post.

    Development screenshot. Revealed in the February 8th Unknown Worlds post.

  • Development screenshot. Revealed in the KRAFTON 4Q23 Financial Report.

    Development screenshot. Revealed in the KRAFTON 4Q23 Financial Report.

  • Development screenshot. Revealed in the May 28th Unknown Worlds blog post.

    Development screenshot. Revealed in the May 28th Unknown Worlds blog post.

  • Development screenshot. Revealed in a time capsule in-game.

    Development screenshot. Revealed in a time capsule in-game.

  • Development screenshot. Also found in a time capsule.

    Development screenshot. Also found in a time capsule.

  • Development Screenshot. Once again from a time capsule.

    Development Screenshot. Once again from a time capsule.

|-| Concept Art=

  • Concept Art of an unknown biome

    Concept Art of an unknown biome

  • Concept Art of an unknown cave biome

    Concept Art of an unknown cave biome

  • Art of an unknown biome and leviathan

    Art of an unknown biome and leviathan

  • Concept Art of an unknown thermal spire biome featuring the Tadpole

    Concept Art of an unknown thermal spire biome featuring the Tadpole

|-| Renders=

  • A render featuring two divers

    A render featuring two divers

  • A render of a fish currently known as a "Hammerhead"

    A render of a fish currently known as a "Hammerhead"

  • A render of a fish currently known as a "Halfmoon"

    A render of a fish currently known as a "Halfmoon"

|-| Trailers=

  • Subnautica 2 - Teaser Trailer

    Subnautica 2 Teaser trailer

</tabber>

System Requirements

<tabber> Windows=

Minimum
OS Windows 10 or later
Processor Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600 (6 cores)
Memory 8 GB RAM
Graphics GeForce GTX 1660 / RX 5500 XT
DirectX Version 12
Network Broadband Internet connection
Storage 20 GB available space
Recommended
OS Windows 10 or later
Processor Intel Core i7-13700 / AMD Ryzen 7 7700X (8 cores)
Memory 16 GB RAM
Graphics Geforce RTX 2060 / Radeon RX 5600 XT
DirectX Version 12
Network Broadband Internet connection
Storage 20 GB available space

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External Links

Trivia

  • A number of developers have been confirmed to return for Subnautica 2.
    • Concept artist Alex Ries, known for designing many of Subnautica: Below Zero's fauna[4].
    • Song artist Ben Prunty, who composed the soundtrack for Subnautica: Below Zero[5].
  • In spite of publisher Krafton listing Subnautica 2 as following a "Game-as-a-Service" model, community manager Donya Abramo has clarified that Subnautica 2 will not contain season passes, battle passes, or subscriptions, and will follow the same update structure as the previous two titles[2].
  • Multiple new time capsules have been discovered in Subnautica featuring development screenshots from Subnautica 2, all featuring "#PEEPERSRULE" in their databank descriptions. Some of these time capsules have already been acknowledge by developers such as Scott MacDonald on a Steam community post.[6]

References

  1. ↑ https://www.pcgamesn.com/wp-content/sites/pcgamesn/2024/02/subnautica-2-multiplayer-krafton-earnings-report.jpg Dated February 8, 2024
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 https://unknownworlds.com/subnautica/an-update-about-the-next-subnautica/ Dated February 8, 2024
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 https://store.steampowered.com/app/1962700/Subnautica_2/
  4. ↑ https://twitter.com/alexriesart/status/1735718765416026241 Dated December 15, 2023
  5. ↑ https://twitter.com/benprunty/status/1755745946179149927 Dated February 8, 2024
  6. ↑ https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3286537881 Dated July 10, 2024
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