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Subnautica 2 Wiki
— the field guide to a deeper ocean.

The complete Subnautica 2 wiki — every confirmed creature, vehicle, biome, and co-op mechanic ahead of the May 14, 2026 Early Access launch. Reaper Leviathan locations. Cyclops build chain. Lost River entrances. Four-diver co-op crew layout.

Browse Creature Database Vehicles → Biomes →
⊕ Wiki Index

Browse by entry. Launch news at the bottom.

WIKI.01 33 species

Creature Database

Reaper Leviathan, Cuddlefish, Stalker, Crabsquid + 30 more. Stats, behavior, biomes, threat tiers.
WIKI.02 3 subs

Vehicles

Cyclops · Seamoth · Prawn Suit. Build chains, depth modules, 4-player co-op crew layouts.
WIKI.03 14 biomes

Biomes & Map

Lost River entrances, Lava Zone depth bands, Sub1 reference biomes, Ariadne Arm setting.
WIKI.04 cartography

World Map

Full Ariadne Arm map preview, biome boundaries, depth layers from surface to Active Lava.
WIKI.05 4-player

Co-op Protocol

Online co-op for up to 4 divers — invites, crossplay, shared progression, Cyclops crew.
NEWS.01 EA

Early Access Brief

What ships at EA vs 1.0, content split, whether it's worth buying now.
NEWS.02 PC

Hardware Specs

Minimum / recommended — GTX 1660 / RTX 3070, 12–16 GB RAM, 50 GB install.
⊟ Vital Signs

Mission parameters at a glance.

⊟ Instrument Panel

SUBNAUTICA II — DEPLOYMENT BRIEF

Early Access
May 14, 2026 · 15:00 UTC
Developer
Unknown Worlds Entertainment
Publisher
Krafton
Engine
Unreal Engine 5
Setting
New alien ocean planet
Co-op
4-player · crossplay
Day-one
PC · Xbox Series X|S
Day-one PS5
No
⌖ Pre-launch Briefing

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.01 When is Subnautica 2 released?
Subnautica 2 enters Early Access on May 14, 2026 at 08:00 PDT / 15:00 UTC for all players worldwide. There is no separate Premium head-start — every platform unlocks at the same moment.
Q.02 What platforms is Subnautica 2 on?
At Early Access launch: PC (Steam, Epic), Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, and Xbox ROG Ally. PS5, Switch and last-gen consoles are not supported at launch.
Q.03 Is Subnautica 2 multiplayer?
Yes. Subnautica 2 supports 4-player online co-op with crossplay and cross-progression between PC and Xbox. There is no split-screen.
Q.04 Is Subnautica 2 on Game Pass?
Subnautica 2 launches via Xbox Game Preview on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox PC, which means it is playable through that program. Treat exact Game Pass tier inclusion as TBD until Microsoft confirms.
Q.05 What is the Reaper Leviathan Statue gift?
Anyone who buys Subnautica 2 between May 14, 2026 (8:00 AM PT) and May 25, 2026 (10:00 AM PT) on any supported platform receives a Reaper Leviathan Statue blueprint as a free in-game item.