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Subnautica 2

Unknown Worlds Entertainment· May 14, 2026
ActionEarly AccessAdventure
GameValio RecommendationMaybe

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Well received (112,231 reviews)
Wait for a sale
Quality
74/100
Value
40/100
Popularity
46/100
$29.99

Where to buy

Live prices across 1 stores · Updated 2 months ago ago

Best Price
Steam

Steam

Official Store · Updated 2 months ago ago

$29.99
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Current Price

$29.99

Price History

Behind the recommendation

The raw numbers that fed our recommendation.

Quality
74/100
91% positive (112,231 reviews) — very positive reception
112,231 reviews — extremely reliable sample
Value
40/100
$29.99 — mid-range price
Popularity
46/100
-54% player drop
4,639 concurrent players — solid base
512 new reviews — community buzzing
112,231 total reviews — gaming phenomenon

Game Details

Release info, metadata and the system specs you'll need.

Release Date

May 14, 2026

Developers

Unknown Worlds Entertainment

Publishers

Unknown Worlds Entertainment

Platforms

Windows

Steam Recs

112,880

Official Website

subnautica.com

Categories

Single-playerMulti-playerCo-opOnline Co-opCross-Platform MultiplayerFull controller supportAdjustable Text SizeCamera ComfortColor AlternativesCustom Volume ControlsAdjustable DifficultyPlayable without Timed InputSave AnytimeStereo SoundSubtitle OptionsSteam CloudFamily Sharing

Supported Languages · 11 languages, 1 with full audio

EnglishGermanKoreanPortuguese - BrazilSpanish - Latin AmericaFrenchJapaneseSimplified Chinese

PC Requirements

Recommended

OSWindows 11
ProcessorIntel Core i7-13700 / AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
Memory16 GB RAM
GraphicsGeforce RTX 3070 8GB / RX 6700 XT 8GB
DirectXVersion 12
NetworkBroadband Internet connection
Storage50 GB available space
Additional NotesRequires a 64-bit processor and operating system

How the game's holding up

Reviews, sentiment and concurrent players. Tracked daily.

Steam Review Score

91%

Very Positive

Positive-review ratio over time

Review Counts

103k

POSITIVE · 10k NEGATIVE

Positive vs negative review build-up

Player Count

5k

PEAK (24H) · 305k ALL-TIME IN RANGE

Daily peak concurrent players

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Subnautica 2 worth buying?

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Where can I buy Subnautica 2 cheapest?

The best current deal for Subnautica 2 is on Steam for $29.99.

What type of game is Subnautica 2?

Subnautica 2 is categorized as: Action, Early Access, Adventure.

What platforms is Subnautica 2 available on?

Subnautica 2 is available on: Windows.

When was Subnautica 2 released?

Subnautica 2 was released on May 14, 2026.

How many people are playing Subnautica 2?

According to recent data, Subnautica 2 has approximately 4,639 concurrent players 9 hours ago.

Who made Subnautica 2?

Developed by: Unknown Worlds Entertainment

Published by: Unknown Worlds Entertainment

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