On April 24, Unknown Worlds—a KRAFTON studio—officially released the first developer vlog for the much-anticipated Subnautica 2, giving fans a closer look at the game’s development process and exciting new features.
🎥 What’s in the Developer Vlog?
Lead designer Anthony Giegos walks viewers through the inspiration and mechanics behind Subnautica 2. Key highlights include:
- ✅ First-ever multiplayer co-op for the Subnautica series, supporting up to four players
- 🌍 A stunning alien underwater world with new terrains and ecosystems
- 🚀 Brand-new vehicles and crafting systems
- 🦑 Encounters with Leviathan-level sea creatures in dazzling environments
🧪 A Survival Adventure With Friends
Like its predecessors, Subnautica 2 centers around survival, exploration, and discovery, but this time players can team up and share the experience together. The underwater biomes promise a thrilling blend of beauty and danger, pushing the envelope on immersive exploration gameplay.
📅 Early Access Coming Late 2025
Giegos confirmed that players will get their hands on Subnautica 2 in the second half of 2025 via early access on multiple platforms:
- 🖥️ Steam
- 🕹️ Epic Games Store
- 🛒 Microsoft Store
- 🎮 Xbox Series X|S and Xbox Game Pass Previews
He emphasized the studio’s plan to actively incorporate player feedback during the early access period:
“We are waiting for various opinions to create the game together with users.”
🌐 Community-Driven Development
As with the original Subnautica, Unknown Worlds continues its tradition of building games alongside its community, encouraging players to share ideas, report bugs, and even influence the game’s design direction during development.
🎯 Subnautica 2 promises an epic return to the depths—with friends by your side.
