Subnautica 2 entered Early Access / Xbox Game Preview on May 14, 2026 at $29.99 USD. Buying during Early Access locks in the Early Access price while the game continues toward 1.0.
Release Status
Early Access / Xbox Game Preview starting May 14, 2026. Early Access is expected to last approximately 2–3 years.
Price
$29.99 USD during Early Access. The price is expected to increase when the game leaves Early Access, so buying now locks in the lower Early Access price.
Platforms
Steam, Epic Games Store, Xbox / Microsoft Store, Game Pass Ultimate, and PC Game Pass.
What’s in the Current Build
The Early Access launch includes:
- Solo and online co-op for up to four players
- Several biomes to explore
- A variety of creatures and craftable items
- The beginning of the story
- Cross-platform multiplayer
Language Support
- Full (audio, interface, subtitles): English
- Interface and subtitles: Simplified Chinese, Japanese, and other listed languages
Roadmap Overview
Updates during Early Access will follow this rough order:
- First update — quality-of-life improvements and hotfixes.
- Second update — co-op improvements based on player feedback.
- Larger expansions — new biomes, creatures, resources, tools, vehicles, and story content.
The roadmap may change. Bug fixes, balance, and performance optimization continue throughout Early Access.
Play Now or Wait?
| Play now | Wait |
|---|---|
| Lower Early Access price ($29.99 USD) | Expected higher 1.0 price later |
| Content is incomplete and evolving | More content available later |
| Bugs and balance changes expected | More polished experience |
| Your feedback can still shape development | Development direction is more settled later |
How to Give Feedback
Use the in-game feedback tool or visit the Subnautica 2 feedback site on Nolt.