A lot of the news surrounding Subnautica 2 has been focused on the behind-the-scenes drama, but it’s now been confirmed that the game will have its early-access release on May 14 for PC and Xbox. But when exactly can you start playing the survival game? Developer Unknown Worlds has now published the official times.
Subnautica 2 unlocks on May 14 at 8 AM PT / 11 AM ET, and you can see more times below. The game has been confirmed for PC and Xbox Series X|S, but not any other platforms.
Subnautica 2 early access launch times
May 14
- 8 AM PT
- 11 AM ET
- 4 PM BST
- 5 PM CEST
May 15
- 12 AM JST
- 1 AM AEST
Subnautica 2 is coming to market with a lot of hype behind it, as it’s the No. 1 most-wishlisted game on Steam. The 2018 original game was much-loved and the spin-off, Below Zero, was enjoyed by fans, too.
Krafton is co-publishing Subnautica 2 with developer Unknown Worlds, which is a subsidiary of Krafton. In 2025, Krafton ousted Unknown Worlds’ founders and delayed the game into 2026. The former developers alleged that Krafton did this, after getting advice from ChatGPT, in an attempt to avoid a $250 million payout it would’ve had to give Unknown Worlds’ founders had they delivered Subnautica 2 in 2025.
A judge forced Krafton to reinstate CEO Ted Gill earlier this year.