When Does Subnautica 2 Early Access Launch? Release Date Timer

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After months of rumors, development challenges, and legal issues surrounding the project, Subnautica 2 finally has an official early access release date later this month. If you’re ready to jump back into the ocean and explore its terrifying depths, here’s exactly when Subnautica 2 unlocks in your region and everything else you should know before launch.

Subnautica 2 Early Access Release Date Timer

Subnautica 2 launches in Early Access on PC and Xbox Series X|S on May 14, 2026, at 8:00 AM PDT. The game will have a simultaneous global release, meaning players around the world can start playing at the same moment.

Global Release Times

CityDateTimeTimezone
Los AngelesMay 14, 202608:00 AMPDT
Mexico CityMay 14, 202610:00 AMCDT
ChicagoMay 14, 202610:00 AMCDT
BogotáMay 14, 202610:00 AMCOT
New YorkMay 14, 202611:00 AMEDT
MontréalMay 14, 202611:00 AMEDT
Buenos AiresMay 14, 202612:00 PMART
São PauloMay 14, 202612:00 PMBRT
LondonMay 14, 202604:00 PMBST
ParisMay 14, 202605:00 PMCEST
FrankfurtMay 14, 202605:00 PMCEST
BerlinMay 14, 202605:00 PMCEST
MadridMay 14, 202605:00 PMCEST
RomeMay 14, 202605:00 PMCEST
Cape TownMay 14, 202605:00 PMSAST
KyivMay 14, 202606:00 PMEEST
MoscowMay 14, 202606:00 PMMSK
DubaiMay 14, 202607:00 PMGST
BangkokMay 14, 202610:00 PMICT
BeijingMay 14, 202611:00 PMCST
SeoulMay 15, 202612:00 AMKST
TokyoMay 15, 202612:00 AMJST
SydneyMay 15, 202601:00 AMAEST

Subnautica 2 Early Access Pricing

Subnautica 2 will launch in Early Access at a price of $25 across PC and consoles. The developers also confirmed that regional pricing support will be available at launch, allowing prices to vary depending on country and market.

Is Subnautica 2 Coming to Xbox Game Pass?

Yes. Subnautica 2 will be available on day one through PC Game Pass and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, making it accessible to subscribers immediately at launch.

Subnautica 2 Early Access Platforms

Subnautica 2 will release on PC through Steam, Epic Games Store, and Microsoft Store, alongside Xbox Series X|S consoles. Since this is an Early Access release, Xbox versions will be labeled as a “Game Preview” title.

Available Platforms

PlatformStore
PCSteam, Epic Games Store, Microsoft Store
Xbox Series X|SMicrosoft Store

Subnautica 2 System Requirements

MinimumRecommendedUltraUltra++
Resolution / Preset1080p – Low1440p – Medium1440p – High4K – High
Average FPS30 FPS60 FPS60 FPS60 FPS
GPUNVIDIA GTX 1660 / AMD RX 5500XTNVIDIA RTX 3070 / AMD RX 6700XTNVIDIA RTX 4070 / AMD RX 6900XTNVIDIA RTX 5070 Ti / AMD RX 7900XTX
CPUIntel i5-8400 / Ryzen 5 2600Intel i7-13700 / Ryzen 7 7700XIntel i7-13700 / Ryzen 7 7700XIntel i9-14900K / Ryzen 9 7900X3D
OSWindows 10/11Windows 11Windows 11Windows 11
Memory12 GB16 GB32 GB32 GB
VRAM6 GB8 GB12 GB16 GB

For players targeting 1440p on High settings, a setup similar to an RTX 4070 paired with a Ryzen 7 7700X will likely be needed. Considering the noticeable graphical improvements shown so far, the hardware demands are not too surprising.

Subnautica 2 Supported Languages

LanguageInterfaceFull AudioSubtitles
English✔✔✔
German✔✔
Korean✔✔
Portuguese – Brazil✔✔
Spanish – Latin America✔✔
French✔✔
Japanese✔✔
Simplified Chinese✔✔
Italian✔✔
Russian✔✔
Ukrainian✔✔

Whether you plan to survive alone or explore the depths with friends, Subnautica 2 supports both solo and multiplayer gameplay. It’s shaping up to be one of the biggest releases of the month, and fans are eager to see what new underwater creatures, terrifying biomes, and mysteries Unknown Worlds Entertainment has prepared this time around.

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