Amsterdam, The Netherlands – June 4, 2026 - Unknown Worlds Today revealed new details about what’s next for Subnautica 2, sharing a fresh look at upcoming updates, community-requested features, and longer-term content now in development for the Early Access title.
In the latest Developer Vlog, the team outlined how player feedback is already helping shape the evolution of Subnautica 2. Upcoming updates will expand several core systems, including improvements to Biomods that add more passive slots and introduce new options for deepening early-game survival strategies. The team also previewed new social features currently in development, including proximity voice chat, emotes, and expanded character customisation, giving players more ways to express themselves and explore together.
Looking further ahead, Unknown Worlds confirmed that a larger content update is in the works, featuring a new vehicle and a new region to explore centred around the massive Collector Leviathan.
“The feedback and voices of our players continue to shape the direction of Subnautica 2,” said Fernando Melo, Executive Producer of Subnautica 2. “Within the first week following launch, the team released two hotfixes to quickly respond to community feedback. We’ll continue prioritising player input throughout Early Access as we expand the depth and scope of the experience through future updates.”
Since launch, Unknown Worlds has released multiple hotfixes focused on improving the exploration and survival experience, including adjustments to resource availability and predator behavior based on player feedback.
Developed by Unknown Worlds, founded by Charlie Cleveland and Max McGuire, Subnautica 2 is the official sequel to the genre-defining Subnautica series. Set on a new alien world within the Subnautica universe, the sequel introduces new ecosystems brought to life through enhanced visuals powered by Unreal Engine 5. For the first time in the series, Subnautica 2 also introduces optional co-op for up to four players, allowing players to survive, strategise, and explore together.
Subnautica 2 is available now on Steam, Xbox (Series X|S consoles and PC), and the Epic Games Store. Players can learn more by visiting the official Subnautica website and social media channels (Discord | X | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | Twitch | Bluesky | Threads | YouTube).
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Unknown Worlds is a renowned, global game development studio. The studio is best known for the genre-defining Subnautica series, which has sold over 18.5 million units worldwide, as well as the Natural Selection franchise and the turn-based strategy game Moonbreaker. For more information, please visit unknownworlds.com.