Steam
Available
The Steam page lists May 14, 2026 as the release date.
Checked May 21, 2026
Steam
Xbox
Game Pass
Subnautica 2 Release Date & Platforms
Release date, Steam, Xbox, Game Pass, PS5 and price details are separated by platform and dated so stale claims are easier to spot.
Subnautica 2 entered Early Access and Game Preview on May 14, 2026.
Verified platforms include Steam, Epic Games Store, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.
For PS5, Switch or other platforms, treat unofficial dates as speculation unless Unknown Worlds, Xbox, Steam or Epic confirms them.
Platform status table
Epic Games Store
Available
Unknown Worlds lists Epic Games Store in the launch announcement.
Xbox Series X|S
Game Preview
Xbox Wire confirms Xbox Game Preview on May 14, 2026.
Xbox on PC
Available
Xbox Wire lists Xbox on PC as a launch platform.
Game Pass
Included
Xbox Wire confirms Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass support.
PS5
Not officially confirmed
As of May 21, 2026, the official sources checked here do not confirm a PS5 version.
How to check price
Price can change by region, sale event and subscription access. Use the current Steam, Epic, Xbox or Microsoft Store listing instead of a frozen price.
Game Pass status
Xbox Wire states day-one availability through Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass, so Game Pass searches should route to status context rather than only purchase links.
Full release date
The current public status is Early Access / Game Preview. Treat unofficial 1.0 dates as speculation until a later official announcement confirms them.