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{{Infobox
|title='''Subnautica 2'''
|developer=[http://unknownworlds.com Unknown Worlds]
|image=[[Subnautica2STOREPAGE.jpg]]
|genre=Action, Adventure, Early Access
|platforms=PC, Xbox Series X/S
|release=2025 (Early Access)
|web=https://subnautica.com/en}}
{{Quote2|🚨 Warning: Oxygen Low 🚨|Tagline used in tweet to promote the teaser trailer for ''Subnautica 2''}}
'''''Subnautica 2''''' is an open world survival game currently being developed by [https://unknownworlds.com/en ''Unknown Worlds''] 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 on PC and Xbox. It is unlikely that ''Subnautica 2'' will be available for Playstation ahead of its full release, as Playstation does not offer previews like Xbox or Early Access titles like PC.


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>
'''''Subnautica 2''''' is a game being developed by [http://unknownworlds.com/ ''Unknown Worlds Entertainment''] that is set some time after the events of ''[[Subnautica: Below Zero]]''<ref name=":0">An Interview with game developer [[Scott MacDonald (Developer)|Obraxis]] done by the YouTuber Anthomnia https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMesCaZjudI&t=880s</ref> and will have both singleplayer and 2-4 player co-op<ref name=":1">A Blog post on the Unknown Worlds Website clarifying information revealed in the KRAFTON 4Q23 Financial Report https://unknownworlds.com/subnautica/an-update-about-the-next-subnautica/</ref>. The game will take place on a new planet, not [[Planet 4546B|''4546B'']]<ref name=":2" />. Gameplay and map design will features more of a focus on underwater exploration, like the original ''[[Subnautica]]''<ref name=":0" />. It will be consistently updated with new content to enhance replayability, similar to a "Games-as-a-Service" model, but will have ''"No season passes. No battle passes. No subscription."''<ref name=":1" />'''.

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" />

==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==
==Gallery==
<tabber>
A few in-game screenshots have been revealed for '''''Subnautica 2''''', showcasing a currently unknown biome on the new planet that the game takes place on. They are still early in development, and changes are to be expected.<gallery>
Store Screenshots=
File:GF1Vd7DWEAEeR8f.jpg|Development screenshot. Revealed in an Unknown Worlds blog post.
<gallery>
File:02-10-24-181550.png|Development screenshot. Revealed in the KRAFTON 4Q23 Financial Report.
<gallery widths="200" spacing="small">
File:SN2Sub.png|Submarine in first screenshot.
Subnautica 2 - Wakemaker.png|Preview screenshot, featuring the Wakemaker.
File:SN2Crab.png|Crab-like creature hidden in first screenshot.
Subnautica 2 - Hammerhead.png|Preview screenshot, featuring the Hammerhead.
File:Fish1.png|Unknown Fish from first screenshot.
Subnautica 2 - Tadpole.png|Preview screenshot, featuring the Tadpole.
File:Fish2.png|Ditto
Subnautica 2 - Graveyard.png|Preview screenshot, featuring a Graveyard biome.
File:Fish3.png|Ditto
Subnautica 2 - Plateaus.png|Preview screenshot, featuring a Plateaus biome.
File:Fish4.png|Ditto
File:Fish5.png|Ditto
</gallery>
</gallery>
|-|
Development Screenshots=
<gallery>
GF1Vd7DWEAEeR8f.jpg|Development screenshot. Revealed in the February 8th 2024 Unknown Worlds post.
02-10-24-181550.png|Development screenshot. Revealed in the KRAFTON 4Q23 Financial Report.
SN2QNAScreenshot.jpg|Development screenshot. Revealed in the May 28th 2024 Unknown Worlds blog post.
Possible Subnautica 2 Teaser.jpeg|Development screenshot, featuring a Waterslug. Revealed in a time capsule in-game.
Subnautica 2 egg teaser.jpeg|Development screenshot, also featuring a Waterslug. Also found in a time capsule.
Another new teaser for sn2.png|Development Screenshot, also featuring a Waterslug. Once again from a time capsule.
r9J3r1D.jpg|Development Birthday Celebration Screenshot, featuring a Waterslug. Revealed in the January 24th 2025 Unknown Worlds post.
</gallery>
|-|
Concept Art=
<gallery>
Subnautica 2 - Unknown Biome Concept.png|[[Concept Art]] of an unknown biome.
Subnautica 2 - Generic Cave Colour Sketch 02.png|[[Concept Art]] of an unknown cave biome.
Subnautica 2 - Leviathan Art.png|Art of an unknown biome and leviathan.
Subnautica 2 - Unknown Thermal Spires Biome.png|[[Concept Art]] of an unknown thermal spire biome featuring the Tadpole.
</gallery>
|-|
Renders=
<gallery>
Subnautica 2 - Players.png|A render featuring two divers.
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".
</gallery>
|-|
Trailers=
<gallery>
Subnautica_2_-_Teaser_Trailer|''Subnautica 2'' Teaser trailer.
</gallery>
</tabber>

==System Requirements==

<tabber>
Windows=

<div style="width:50%; float:left;">
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<div style="padding:10px 5px 10px;">
{| style="width: 100%;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" border="0"
! style="width: 100%; font-size:15px; text-align: center; background-color:#081622;" |Minimum
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{| style="width:100%;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" border="0"

|-
| style="text-align:center; font-size:15px; background-color:#081622; width:50%; padding:10px;" |OS
| style="text-align:center; 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 i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600 (6 cores)

|-
| 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

|-
| 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

|-
| 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

|-
| 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

|-
| 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
|}
</div>
</div>
</div>

<div style="width:50%; float:left;">
<div style="padding:10px 0 10px 5px; border-left: dashed #D5D4D4 2px;">
{| style="width: 100%;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" border="0"
! style="width: 100%; font-size:15px; text-align: center; background-color:#081622;" |Recommended
|}
{| style="width:100%;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" border="0"

|-
| style="text-align:center; background-color:#081622; width:50%; padding:10px;" |OS
| 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

|-
| 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

|-
| 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

|-
| 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
|}

</div>
</div>
</tabber>

==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''.
*Artist [[Alex Ries (Developer)|Alex Ries]], who made concept art for ''Subnautica: Below Zero'', has been hired to do concept art for Subnautica 2 as well<ref>A post on X from artist Alex Ries, implying that he has done concept art for Subnautica 2 https://x.com/alexriesart/status/1750535767976460624?s=20</ref><ref>Another post on X by Alex Ries implying that he is doing concept art for Subnautica 2 https://x.com/alexriesart/status/1735718765416026241?s=20</ref>.
**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>
*Despite many speculating that the game would be called "Subnautica 3" news in February of 2024 confirmed that the game is officially being titled Subnautica 2.
**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>
*Song artist [[Ben Prunty (Developer)|Ben Prunty]] who did the music for ''Subnautica: Below Zero'' will also be doing the music for Subnautica 2<ref>A reply on X asking if Subnautica 2 will have Ben Prunty return, liked by Ben Prunty and Obraxis https://x.com/Borisyaboi/status/1735981280502984817?s=20</ref><ref>A post on X from song artist Ben Prunty, implying that he will be working on the music for Subnautica 2 https://x.com/benprunty/status/1755745689932345843?s=20</ref><ref>Another reply on X from song artist Ben Prunty, of him confirming he is working on the music for Subnautica 2 with a gif https://x.com/benprunty/status/1755745946179149927?s=20</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" />
*Subnautica 2 is being made in Unreal Engine 5<ref name=":2">A Screenshot of the KRAFTON 4Q23 Financial Report that shows Subnautica 2 https://www.pcgamesn.com/wp-content/sites/pcgamesn/2024/02/subnautica-2-multiplayer-krafton-earnings-report.jpg</ref>, as apposed to Unity.
*
*Subnautica 2 takes place after the events of ''Subnautica: Below Zero''<ref name=":0" />.
*Beginning in July 2024, multiple new [[Time Capsule|Time Capsules]] were discovered by ''Subnautica'' players, each seemingly featuring a close-up screenshot of an unknown creature from ''Subnautica 2.'' These Time Capsules were soon acknowledged by developer Scott MacDonald on the Steam forums.<ref>https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3286537881 ''Dated July 10, 2024''</ref>
*Subnautica 2 takes place on a currently unknown planet<ref name=":2" />.
**Each time capsule features the hashtag "PEEPERSRULE" in their description.
*Subnautica 2 was first announced as "the next game in the Subnautica universe"<ref>A post from the Unknown Worlds X Account talking about job listings for help with working on Subnautica 2 https://x.com/UnknownWorlds/status/1549851005860413442?s=20</ref>.
**Each time capsule has the name "TC" followed by a string of numbers. When these numbers are converted to text through the use of a hexadecimal translator, the creature's apparent name is revealed: "WATERSLUG." The name was later confirmed directly by Scott MacDonald.<ref>https://imgur.com/a/BEYbIjx ''Dated October 19, 2024''</ref>
*There was quite a bit of discourse<ref>A Reddit Thread discussing the "Games as a Service" model mentioned in the KRAFTON 4Q23 Financial Report https://www.reddit.com/r/subnautica/comments/1alxaoa/official_first_look_at_subnautica_2/</ref> among Subnautica fans when the KRAFTON 4Q23 Financial Report listed Subnautica 2 as using a "Games-as-a-Service" model<ref name=":2" />.
*On the 15th of December 2024, a post was made on all major social media platforms as well as the Unknown Worlds blog<ref>https://unknownworlds.com/news/subnautica-2-t-shirt-giveaway, Dated December 15, 2024</ref> announcing a giveaway of 200 Subnautica 2 themed T-shirts.
** This prompted Unknown Worlds to make a statement clarifying a few things regarding the usage of the term "Games-as-a-Service"<ref name=":1" />.


==References==
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🚨 Warning: Oxygen Low 🚨

― Tagline used in tweet to promote the teaser trailer for Subnautica 2

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Subnautica 2 is an open world survival game currently being developed by Unknown Worlds 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 on PC and Xbox. It is unlikely that Subnautica 2 will be available for Playstation ahead of its full release, as Playstation does not offer previews like Xbox or Early Access titles like PC.

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=

|-| Development Screenshots=

|-| Concept Art=

|-| Renders=

|-| Trailers=

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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

</tabber>

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]
  • Beginning in July 2024, multiple new Time Capsules were discovered by Subnautica players, each seemingly featuring a close-up screenshot of an unknown creature from Subnautica 2. These Time Capsules were soon acknowledged by developer Scott MacDonald on the Steam forums.[6]
    • Each time capsule features the hashtag "PEEPERSRULE" in their description.
    • Each time capsule has the name "TC" followed by a string of numbers. When these numbers are converted to text through the use of a hexadecimal translator, the creature's apparent name is revealed: "WATERSLUG." The name was later confirmed directly by Scott MacDonald.[7]
  • On the 15th of December 2024, a post was made on all major social media platforms as well as the Unknown Worlds blog[8] announcing a giveaway of 200 Subnautica 2 themed T-shirts.

References