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Subnautica 2 has been in Early Access on Steam for 6 months, since May 14, 2026. The last update to Subnautica 2 was posted 39 days ago (Oct 6, 2026), one of 3 in the past 90 days. Updates to Subnautica 2 arrive about every 13 days over the past year. Subnautica 2 peaked at 3,873 players in the last 24 hours.

In early access6 monthssince May 14, 2026
Last update39 days agoOct 6, 2026
Updates, 90 days3about every 13 days
Players, 24-hour peak3,873
Positive reviews91%of 119,569
Price$29.99

Update activity, past year

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A year ago8 updates in the past yearThis week

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Is Subnautica 2 still being updated?

The last update to Subnautica 2 was posted 39 days ago, on Oct 6, 2026. That is longer than a month, but within the last three. Over the past year updates to Subnautica 2 have come about every 13 days.

  1. PatchSubnautica 2 Early Access Buddy System Hotfix 2
  2. PatchSubnautica 2 Early Access Buddy System Hotfix 1
  3. UpdateSubnautica 2 Early Access 1.2 - Buddy System Update
  4. PatchSubnautica 2 Early Access Hotfix 4
  5. UpdateSubnautica 2 Early Access 1.1 - Adaptive Measures Update
  6. PatchSubnautica 2 Early Access Hotfix 3
  7. PatchSubnautica 2 Early Access Hotfix 2
  8. PatchSubnautica 2 Early Access Hotfix 1

How long has Subnautica 2 been in early access?

Subnautica 2 entered Early Access on Steam on May 14, 2026 and has been in it for 6 months.

How many people are playing Subnautica 2?

Subnautica 2 peaked at 3,873 players on Steam in the last 24 hours.

What is Subnautica 2?

Steam users tag Subnautica 2 as Multiplayer, Survival, Horror, Underwater and Exploration. Subnautica 2 is online co-op and priced at $29.99, and 91% of its 119,569 Steam reviews are positive.

Subnautica 2 is an underwater survival adventure set on an all-new alien world, developed by Unknown Worlds. Play alone or with friends in 4-player co-op. Adapt to survive by building custom bases and crafting tools. Explore the unknown to uncover the mysteries hidden within the depths.

How Unknown Worlds Entertainment describes it on its Steam store page, which also has the developer's own answer on how long it expects to stay in early access.

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Steam tags: Multiplayer, Survival, Horror, Underwater, Exploration, Co-op, Open World, Survival Horror, First-Person, Adventure.

StatusSlowing
Early access sinceMay 14, 2026
Last updateOct 6, 2026
Typical gap13 days between updates
Playing now3,121 (Nov 14, 23:48 UTC)
7-day peak3,873
Steam reviews91% positive of 119,569
Price$29.99
PlayOnline co-op
Steam DeckVerified
PlatformsWindows
DeveloperUnknown Worlds Entertainment
PublisherUnknown Worlds Entertainment

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