Olivia Richman 
Gamers have been speculating about a potential Subnautica 2 but fans of the series may have been getting hints about its existence from developers for some time now. But what could the future hold for Subnautica 2 in terms of multiplayer, GaaS elements
Subnautica is an action-adventure survival game that puts players alone in a deep ocean environment. Despite being created by small indie developer Unknown Worlds Entertainment, the game received praise from critics and casual gamers alike. Players felt terrified by the realistic and vast environment, heart pounding as they hear noises around them in the dark.
The blend of creepy environments and enthralling storyline have made Subnautica stay on players’ minds for years. The game came out in 2014, a fact that has left many wondering when a new Subnautica game will be released. Below Zero was a standalone expansion but not a full game as fans hoped.
Are they making Subnautica 2?
Yes, Subnautica 2 is in development.
The game’s existence has been confirmed by publisher Krafton, which included it in an earnings report. Developers Unknown World Entertainment have also started putting sneaky hints about Subnautica 2 being in development in the first title.
Time capsules are something players can make during the endgame, filling them with screenshots, messages, and leftover inventory for other players. Developers have started sharing screenshots of the game in these time capsules, surprising fans. At first, gamers were unsure if the screenshots were truly from the sequel but developers confirmed it on Steam.
Subnautica 2 release date info
Subnautica is coming out in 2025 or later. No specific date has been revealed yet but it will not be coming out in 2024.
The game is expected to launch on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. It’s currently not available for pre-order.
Gamers previously believed the game was coming in 2024 after Krafton shared an earnings report that showed Subnautica 2 listed on a slide titled “Strategic Titles 2024.” The studio behind Subnautica 2 has since clarified that this was misinterpreted and that information would start coming out in 2024, though the game wouldn’t launch during that time frame.
Will Subnautica 2 have multiplayer?
Subnautica 2 will have co-op multiplayer with up to four players.
Developers have stated that multiplayer is optional and the game will be focused on the single-player experience. Subnautica 2 is meant to be similar to the first game, where players felt alone in a massive, dark environment.
The actual gameplay is a mystery so far, with no official gameplay trailers released quite yet. Unknown World Entertainment has shared that Subnautica 2 will be on an entirely different planet than the first game and Below Zero, which are both set on Planet 4546B. This means entirely new ecosystems, creatures, and resources to discover, but no specifics are known.
Will Subnautica 2 have a GaaS model?
Developers revealed that Subnautica 2 will have a games-as-a-service model, which scared players. However, the game seemingly won’t go in the direction of critical and commercial flops like Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League.
Many started speculating that the sequel would feature microtransactions and possibly pay-to-win elements. The hope for many was that the GaaS elements wouldn’t be forward-facing or obtrusive. As fan concerns grew louder, Unknown World released a post suggesting that its plans aren’t dissimilar to what fans were already used to.
“We simply plan to continually update the game for many years to come, just like the previous two Subnautica games. Think our Early Access update model, expanded. No season passes. No battle passes. No subscription,” the statement reads.
