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Subnautica 2

Subnautica 2 overview

Unknown Worlds Entertainment | May 14, 2026 | game

Released

1,656players observed · 22 September 2026 - 01:19:17 UTC

ActionAdventureEarly AccessSteam Store

  • Latest observed players1.7K · 22 September 2026 - 01:19:17 UTC
  • SteamPulse tracked peak372,644
  • Units sold (VGI)4,200,000
  • Revenue (VGI)$101,000,000
  • Review score91% positive

Subnautica 2 dated player observations, monthly player trends, reviews, and game metadata are tracked on SteamPulse.

  • Latest observed players1.7K · 22 September 2026 - 01:19:17 UTC
  • SteamPulse tracked peak372,644
  • Units sold (VGI)4,200,000
  • Revenue (VGI)$101,000,000
  • Review score91% positive
  • Total reviews125,032
  • Release dateMay 14, 2026
  • DeveloperUnknown Worlds Entertainment
  • PublisherUnknown Worlds Entertainment

Genres: Action, Adventure, Early Access

Company pages: Developer: Unknown Worlds EntertainmentPublisher: Unknown Worlds Entertainment

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Game overview

Overview

Subnautica 2 comes from Unknown Worlds Entertainment and is published by Unknown Worlds Entertainment. It arrived on Steam on May 14, 2026, and it sits naturally among Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, Online Co-op, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Full controller support, Adjustable Text Size, and Camera Comfort. SteamPulse tracks it across Windows, Steam, and Xbox so readers get a quick useful snapshot, not just a wall of numbers.

Players and reviews

Subnautica 2's latest SteamPulse observation recorded 1,656 players at 22 September 2026 - 01:19:17 UTC, with a tracked peak near 372,644. This peak is the highest value in the available SteamPulse record and may not include activity before tracking began. Player reaction is 91% positive across 125,032 reviews.

Language and system requirements

Subnautica 2 is available in 11 languages including:

EnglishGermanKoreanPortuguese - BrazilSpanish - Latin AmericaFrenchJapaneseSimplified ChineseItalianRussianUkrainian languages with full audio support

9 regional rating boards including esrb, pegi, oflc, kgrb, and gmedia

PlatformTypeOSProcessorMemoryGraphicsStorage
WindowsMinimumWindows 10/11Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 260012 GB RAMGeForce GTX 1660 6GB / RX 5500 XT 6GB50 GB available space
WindowsRecommendedWindows 11Intel Core i7-13700 / AMD Ryzen 7 7700X16 GB RAMGeforce RTX 3070 8GB / RX 6700 XT 8GB50 GB available space

Sales, recommendations, and streams

Subnautica 2 has sold up to 4,200,000 units and has 117,045 Steam recommendations. The estimated VGI revenue is $101,000,000. On Twitch, 11 streamers are live with around 54 total watchers.

Detailed game overview

Subnautica 2 overview details

Subnautica 2 combines live player counts with reviews, pricing, platform support, Store metadata, dated player history, media, recent news, and related games.

Steam Store description

Subnautica 2 is an underwater survival adventure game set on an all-new alien world. It is the next chapter in the Subnautica universe, developed by Unknown Worlds. Driven from your home by ongoing conflict, Alterra offers you the chance at a new life. But as the colony ship CICADA shepherds you and your fellow Pioneers to your new home, something goes awry. The ship’s AI insists that your mission should continue. Stranded and faced with near-insurmountable odds, you must do everything in your power to survive. The future of humanity on this world is in your hands. PLAY ALONE OR WITH FRIENDS Subnautica 2 is being crafted as a single-player experience that you can optionally play in online co-operative multiplayer with up to three friends. You can choose from four pre-designed characters, with more characters and customization options coming throughout Early Access. Work together to explore long-forgotten ruins and learn to adapt to a planet that might not want you there. ADAPT TO SURVIVE To survive the depths and make this planet your home, you’ll need to utilize all the tools at your disposal. Traverse vibrant and breathtaking biomes with your Tadpole submersible. Design and customize bases to return to when your adventures push you beyond the safety of shallow waters. As Early Access develops, so too will your array of tools, equipment, and vehicles. Upgrades will help push you beyond your boundaries and unlock the secrets of this strange world. EXPLORE THE UNKNOWN Scan and study a rich world of biodiversity to understand life here. Discover everything from the small…

SteamPulse editorial summary

Subnautica 2 is listed as a game with $29.99. It supports Windows, belongs to Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, Online Co-op, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Full controller support, Adjustable Text Size, and Camera Comfort, and is associated with Action, Adventure, and Early Access. SteamPulse's latest observation records 1,656 players at 22 September 2026 - 01:19:17 UTC, a tracked peak of 372,644, and 91% positive reviews.

Overview facts

FieldValue
GameSubnautica 2
Steam App ID1962700
Typegame
Release dateMay 14, 2026
DeveloperUnknown Worlds Entertainment
PublisherUnknown Worlds Entertainment
Price$29.99
PlatformsWindows
GenresAction, Adventure, Early Access
CategoriesSingle-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
Supported languagesEnglish * , German, Korean, Portuguese - Brazil, Spanish - Latin America, French, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Italian, Russian, Ukrainian * languages with full audio support
WebsiteOfficial website

Player and review overview

MetricValue
Latest observed players1,656 · 22 September 2026 - 01:19:17 UTC
SteamPulse tracked peak372,644
Positive reviews113,902
Negative reviews11,130
Total reviews125,032
Positive percent91%
Review typeVery Positive
Recommendations117,045
Average playtime474 minutes

SteamPulse record freshness

FieldValue
Steam release dateMay 14, 2026
Official Steam feed update (UTC)1 September 2026 - 15:09:29 UTC
SteamPulse last record update (UTC)22 September 2026 - 01:19:17 UTC
Live player count updated (UTC)22 September 2026 - 01:19:17 UTC
Store metadata updated (UTC)22 September 2026 - 01:19:17 UTC

Support and legal notes

FieldValue
Support email[email protected]
Support URLSupport page
Legal notice© 2026 Unknown Worlds Entertainment, Inc. SUBNAUTICA and UNKNOWNWORLDS are trademarks or registered trademarks of Unknown Worlds Entertainment, Inc., in the U.S. and other countries.

References

Official and third-party reference links for checking this Steam app outside SteamPulse.

ReferenceLink
SteamPulse canonicalhttps://steampulse.org/game/1962700
Steam Storehttps://store.steampowered.com/app/1962700/
Steam Communityhttps://steamcommunity.com/app/1962700
PCGamingWiki search
IGDB searchSearch IGDB for Subnautica 2

Game FAQ

Real questions answered from SteamPulse data, including live players, monthly momentum, review sentiment, regional audience signals, Twitch activity, and current Steam pricing.

What is the latest observed Steam activity for Subnautica 2?

Subnautica 2's latest SteamPulse observation records 1,656 players at 22 September 2026 - 01:19:17 UTC, with a tracked peak of 372,644 concurrent players in the available SteamPulse record. SteamPulse also records about 8 hours of average lifetime playtime.

Is Subnautica 2 growing or declining recently?

September 2026 is still in progress. The month-to-date average is 2,327 players; the highest observed daily value is 4,300 players. Available values are provisional and will continue changing until the UTC month closes. The completed comparison month is August 2026.

What country-level audience data is available for Subnautica 2?

In the observed sample of public reviewer profiles with a visible country, the leading shares are United States (50.6%), United Kingdom (6.2%), Germany (4.9%). The separate directional player-region model assigns its leading shares to United States (42.8%), United Kingdom (5.7%), Germany (5.1%). The directional follower-region model assigns its leading shares to United States (56%), United Kingdom (5.3%), Germany (4.6%). The directional wishlist-region model assigns its leading shares to United States (38.8%), China (5.7%), United Kingdom (5.6%). Only the reviewer view is based on observed public profile countries; the other percentages are modeled relative weights, not verified account locations or country-level user counts.

What does the Steam review footprint look like for Subnautica 2?

Subnautica 2 currently sits at 91% positive across 125,032 Steam reviews tracked by SteamPulse, including 113,902 positive reviews and 11,130 negative reviews. Steam labels the current review summary as Very Positive.

How much follower and Twitch attention does Subnautica 2 have?

On Twitch, SteamPulse is matching roughly 54 live viewers across 11 active streams for the game's category.

What is the current Steam price for Subnautica 2?

Subnautica 2 is currently listed at $29.99 on Steam. SteamPulse uses the current store snapshot and historical price records to show whether the page is at full price or in a discounted window. Steam recommendations currently stand near 117,045, which helps add market context around that price.

Reviews, pricing, and metadata

Review summary

Very Positive

91% positive, 113,902 positive, 11,130 negative

Price and discount

$29.99

Platforms

Windows

Categories

Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, Online Co-op, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Full controller support

Achievements

Not available

Platform releases
  • Steam 14 May 2026
  • Xbox 14 May 2026

DLC and packages

Steam bundles

Subnautica 2 Sub-Sonic EditionBundle #77185 - Complete set$34.98Subnautica Deep OceanBundle #10076 - 10% off$40.47
Subnautica 2 Original SoundtrackThe Subnautica 2 Soundtrack artfully weaves a soundscape that will instantly transport you deep beneath the waves of the next chapter in the Subnautica universe. From acclaimed composer and creator of the Subnautica: Below Zero Original Soundtrack, Ben Prunty works his magic again. music #3803320$4.99
Subnautica 2Buy Subnautica 2 #708651$29.99

System requirements

Minimum requirements

Minimum: OS: Windows 10/11 Processor: Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Memory: 12 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce GTX 1660 6GB / RX 5500 XT 6GB DirectX: Version 12 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 50 GB available space Additional Notes: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Recommended 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

Live Twitch streams

StreamerTitleViewersLanguage
LittleLavnder🦷😈 | HUHZAAAH | DAY #13 SCUFFUTHON/BDAY | @itsstrifesensei @kingshrubbz14en
Numbinatordomnautica 2: REVENGEANCE10en
ScarlettKore✧˖°.⭐ we swim swim ⭐ late night bs 🗿 ✧˖°. !discord !lurk !tip [+18]9en
DarkVohHappy Friday Everyone! | BSG !Sherpa | 10k hrs | !discord8en
いえもんぬ呼吸を忘れないよう人魚になれ。7ja
samm_digsBack to Waterworld - first playthrough - ask an archaeologist!2en
MADDOGGB1970⚓ SUBNAUTICA ✌️⚓1en
NarmonixFIGHTING LEVIATHANS AND BUILDING MY NEW BASE! 🤩⚔️1en

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