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Subnautica 2 - Should you buy now or wait? Purchase decision analysis

Subnautica 2

Unknown Worlds EntertainmentReleased May 14, 2026
ActionEarly AccessAdventureBase BuildingSingleplayerMultiplayer
GameValio recommendation55Maybe

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

  • Well received (117,692 reviews)
  • Wait for a sale
  • Smaller community
Why “Maybe”
55out of 100

The ring is the score: filled up to 55 out of 100. Each colour is what one signal added; the five bands below show where the score landed.

  1. Skip This
  2. Wait for Sale
  3. Maybe
  4. Worth It
  5. Great Deal

Where to buy

1 store · lowest price first

Always sorted by the lowest price, marketplaces included; on a tie the partner store comes first. Marketplace: a Steam key sold by third parties, with the marketplace's buyer protection. Authorized reseller: a store licensed by the publisher.

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Behind the recommendation

How we got to this score: each signal, the factors behind it and the data that feeds it.

Value40/100
  • $29.99: mid-range price

Source: prices from the stores we track, compared with this game's own price history.

Price history
Now $29.99
Quality74/100
  • 91% positive (117,692 reviews): very positive reception
  • 117,692 reviews: very large sample

Source: Steam reviews and Metacritic, collected daily.

Steam review score 91% · Very PositivePositive 107kNegative 10k
Popularity42/100
  • Players down 8% in recent days
  • 1,178 concurrent players: solid base
  • 187 new reviews: still being discovered
  • 117,692 total reviews: among the most reviewed on Steam

Source: Steam concurrent players and review volume, collected daily.

Daily peak concurrent players
Players now 2kPeak in period 4k

Game details

Developers
Unknown Worlds Entertainment
Publishers
Unknown Worlds Entertainment
Release date
May 14, 2026
Platforms
Windows
Steam recs
118,328
Official website
subnautica.com
Supported languages
11 languages, 1 with full audioSee the list

English (audio) · German · Korean · Portuguese - Brazil · Spanish - Latin America · French · Japanese · Simplified Chinese · Italian · Russian · Ukrainian

Categories
Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op +16See the list

Single-player · Multi-player · Co-op · Online Co-op · Cross-Platform Multiplayer · Full controller support · Adjustable Text Size · Camera Comfort · Color Alternatives · #category_contrast_controls · Custom Volume Controls · Adjustable Difficulty · #category_playable_at_your_own_pace · Playable without Timed Input · Save Anytime · Stereo Sound · Subtitle Options · Steam Cloud · Family Sharing

PC requirements Recommended

OS
Windows 11
Processor
Intel Core i7-13700 / AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
Memory
16 GB RAM
Graphics
Geforce RTX 3070 8GB / RX 6700 XT 8GB
DirectX
Version 12
Network
Broadband Internet connection
Storage
50 GB available space
Additional Notes
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

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 1,746 concurrent players 7 hours ago.

Who made Subnautica 2?

Developed by: Unknown Worlds Entertainment

Published by: Unknown Worlds Entertainment

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