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Subnautica 2 developer Unknown Worlds Entertainment shared a roadmap of the features players can expect in the future, including a new region and the return of a fan-favorite suit. The Subnautica 2 development team also thanked fans for their continued support during the game’s early access window.
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Subnautica 2 Focused on Delivery Quality Improvements
Subnautica 2 design lead Anthony Gallegos hosted a vlog to give players an update on what is coming to the game over the next several weeks. Gallegos started the vlog by stating that Subnautica 2 had sold over four million units worldwide. Gallegos then stated that the first updates Subnautica 2 players can expect will address some lingering bugs via hotfix patches. Gallegos also confirmed some features coming in Subnautica 2‘s EA1.1 content drop, such as new Biomods, visibility changes to Blight encounters, and the ability to replay voice logs via the PDA databank. Gallegos also confirmed that proximity chat is in development for Subnautica 2′s multiplayer mode, though he did not give a timetable for when it would be added to the game. Subnautica 2 will also improve the performance of the game’s Epic graphical preset, which should result in higher frame rates for PC gamers playing at the highest quality settings.
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May 14, 2026
- ESRB
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Everyone 10+ / Language, Fantasy Violence