
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.
Update activity, past year
Fewer MoreA year ago8 updates in the past yearThis week
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.
- PatchSubnautica 2 Early Access Buddy System Hotfix 2
- PatchSubnautica 2 Early Access Buddy System Hotfix 1
- UpdateSubnautica 2 Early Access 1.2 - Buddy System Update
- PatchSubnautica 2 Early Access Hotfix 4
- UpdateSubnautica 2 Early Access 1.1 - Adaptive Measures Update
- PatchSubnautica 2 Early Access Hotfix 3
- PatchSubnautica 2 Early Access Hotfix 2
- PatchSubnautica 2 Early Access Hotfix 1
Other recent posts from the developer
- NewsDesigning the Deep - Voyage to Early Access 2
- NewsFrom Creatures to Chassis - Voyage to Early Access 2
- NewsBeyond the Surface - Voyage to Early Access 2
- NewsVoyage to Early Access 2 Begins
- NewsHealing the Ocean, Together: Subnautica 2 × The Ocean Cleanup
- NewsUpdate Vlog - Early Access 1.2 (Buddy System)
- NewsSubnautica 2 Experimental Branch Released
- NewsUpdate Vlog - Early Access 1.1 (Adaptive Measures)
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.
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Steam tags: Multiplayer, Survival, Horror, Underwater, Exploration, Co-op, Open World, Survival Horror, First-Person, Adventure.
| Status | Slowing |
|---|---|
| Early access since | May 14, 2026 |
| Last update | Oct 6, 2026 |
| Typical gap | 13 days between updates |
| Playing now | 3,121 (Nov 14, 23:48 UTC) |
| 7-day peak | 3,873 |
| Steam reviews | 91% positive of 119,569 |
| Price | $29.99 |
| Play | Online co-op |
| Steam Deck | Verified |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Developer | Unknown Worlds Entertainment |
| Publisher | Unknown Worlds Entertainment |
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