The team behind Subnautica and Subnautica: Below Zero, Unknown Worlds, has officially launched the development journey for Subnautica 2 with the release of their first developer vlog. This marks the beginning of what they’re calling the “Road to Early Access,” giving fans an early look at what’s in store.
Watch the Subnautica 2 Developer Vlog
In the video, Design Lead Anthony Gallegos welcomes both newcomers and longtime fans to join the Early Access adventure. The vlog offers the first in-development footage of Subnautica 2, featuring exciting reveals such as co-op gameplay, a mysterious new alien planet, and glimpses of the tools, vehicles, and lifeforms players can expect to encounter.
For fans of survival games, cooperative exploration, or the immersive underwater worlds of Subnautica, this update is definitely worth a look.
Key Highlights from Subnautica 2
A New World, A New Mission
Players will find themselves on a completely new alien planet, facing a mission that quickly unravels into something far more mysterious. The ship’s AI is insistent—continue the mission—but the environment is hostile to human life. The only way to survive might be to redefine what it means to be human.
Explore Solo or in Co-op
For the first time in the series, Subnautica 2 supports online multiplayer. Up to four players can dive in together to build bases, explore ruins, and uncover secrets of this new world. Solo players can still enjoy the full experience, with the added tension of surviving alone.
Build and Customize Like Never Before
Crafting and base-building return with expanded features. From essential survival tools like the Scanner and Flashlight to advanced submersibles, the game promises deeper customization options and an overhauled building system to better adapt to the alien environment.
Discover Vibrant New Biomes
The game’s world is bursting with life and diversity, from coral-laced shallows to towering underwater cliffs. But beneath the beauty, something is off. The planet feels unbalanced—and uncovering the reasons behind it will be key to your survival.
Evolve Through Discovery
Scan unfamiliar creatures and study the planet’s unique ecology. As you learn more about the world around you, you’ll gain the ability to adapt biologically—altering your own genetics to survive in ways humans never have before.
With its blend of mystery, exploration, and survival, Subnautica 2 is shaping up to be a major evolution in the franchise. Whether you’re a veteran diver or new to the deep, this is one to keep an eye on as Early Access approaches.
