Unknown Worlds to Release 'Subnautica 2' Early Access on May 15!
KRAFTON JAPAN Inc. announces that the early access version of 'Subnautica 2,' an underwater adventure game developed by creative studio Unknown Worlds, will be available for purchase starting May 15. This sequel to the globally acclaimed 'Subnautica' series, which has sold over 18.5 million units, introduces co-op play for up to four players and utilizes Unreal Engine 5 for a more immersive experience.
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KRAFTON JAPAN Inc. is pleased to announce that the early access version of 'Subnautica 2,' an underwater adventure game currently under development by creative studio 'Unknown Worlds,' will begin sales on Friday, May 15.
'Subnautica 2' is the sequel to the 'Subnautica' series, which established the ocean survival genre and has sold over 18.5 million units worldwide.
This title has ranked #1 on Steam's wishlist for nine consecutive months since September 2025, making it one of the most anticipated titles of the year. Building upon the series' world, it is set on a new alien ocean planet, further evolving the exploration and survival experience.
In addition to an expanded survival system, this title introduces co-op play for up to four players, a first for the series. Players can explore unknown environments with companions, share survival strategies, and enjoy new experiences. Furthermore, by adopting Unreal Engine 5, a more realistic and immersive ocean world is depicted.
In conjunction with the announcement, a cinematic trailer released today vividly portrays the series' unique immersive world and atmosphere through visual direction. It features new underwater vehicles and tools, as well as tense scenes where companions exploring together are successively threatened by alien life forms, maximizing the series' characteristic 'awe' and 'tension.'
The new trailer is available on the official YouTube channel.
● "Subnautica 2 Early Access Cinematic Trailer": https://krafton-jp.com/4cSzIM1
■ 'Subnautica 2' Early Access Overview
・Title: Subnautica 2
・Release Date: Friday, May 15, 2026, 0:00 AM JST
・Price: 3,370 yen (tax included)
・Players: 1 player *Up to 4 players in co-op mode
・Supported Platforms: PC and Xbox Series
■ Comment from Ted Gill, CEO of "Unknown Worlds"
"We are thrilled to finally bring 'Subnautica 2' to players worldwide on May 15. The entire team is sincerely looking forward to further evolving this title based on your feedback throughout the early access period."
For more detailed information about the game, please check the following channels:
● Subnautica 2 Official Discord: https://krafton-jp.com/discord_sn2
● Subnautica 2 Official X Account (@Subnautica): https://krafton-jp.com/x_sn2
● Subnautica 2 Official Instagram: https://krafton-jp.com/instagram_sn2
● Subnautica 2 Official YouTube: https://krafton-jp.com/YouTube_sn2
● Subnautica 2 Steam Page: https://krafton-jp.com/steam_sn2
● Subnautica 2 Epic Games Store Page: https://krafton-jp.com/epicgames_sn2
● Subnautica 2 Microsoft Store Page: https://krafton-jp.com/Xbox_sn2
■ About Unknown Worlds
Unknown Worlds is a globally acclaimed game development studio founded by Charlie Cleveland and Max McGuire.
In addition to the 'Subnautica' series, which established the ocean survival genre and has sold over 18.5 million units worldwide, they have also developed the 'Natural Selection' series and the turn-based strategy game 'Moonbreaker.' For more details, please visit unknownworlds.com.
'Subnautica 2' is the sequel to the 'Subnautica' series, which established the ocean survival genre and has sold over 18.5 million units worldwide.
This title has ranked #1 on Steam's wishlist for nine consecutive months since September 2025, making it one of the most anticipated titles of the year. Building upon the series' world, it is set on a new alien ocean planet, further evolving the exploration and survival experience.
In addition to an expanded survival system, this title introduces co-op play for up to four players, a first for the series. Players can explore unknown environments with companions, share survival strategies, and enjoy new experiences. Furthermore, by adopting Unreal Engine 5, a more realistic and immersive ocean world is depicted.
In conjunction with the announcement, a cinematic trailer released today vividly portrays the series' unique immersive world and atmosphere through visual direction. It features new underwater vehicles and tools, as well as tense scenes where companions exploring together are successively threatened by alien life forms, maximizing the series' characteristic 'awe' and 'tension.'
The new trailer is available on the official YouTube channel.
● "Subnautica 2 Early Access Cinematic Trailer": https://krafton-jp.com/4cSzIM1
■ 'Subnautica 2' Early Access Overview
・Title: Subnautica 2
・Release Date: Friday, May 15, 2026, 0:00 AM JST
・Price: 3,370 yen (tax included)
・Players: 1 player *Up to 4 players in co-op mode
・Supported Platforms: PC and Xbox Series
■ Comment from Ted Gill, CEO of "Unknown Worlds"
"We are thrilled to finally bring 'Subnautica 2' to players worldwide on May 15. The entire team is sincerely looking forward to further evolving this title based on your feedback throughout the early access period."
For more detailed information about the game, please check the following channels:
● Subnautica 2 Official Discord: https://krafton-jp.com/discord_sn2
● Subnautica 2 Official X Account (@Subnautica): https://krafton-jp.com/x_sn2
● Subnautica 2 Official Instagram: https://krafton-jp.com/instagram_sn2
● Subnautica 2 Official YouTube: https://krafton-jp.com/YouTube_sn2
● Subnautica 2 Steam Page: https://krafton-jp.com/steam_sn2
● Subnautica 2 Epic Games Store Page: https://krafton-jp.com/epicgames_sn2
● Subnautica 2 Microsoft Store Page: https://krafton-jp.com/Xbox_sn2
■ About Unknown Worlds
Unknown Worlds is a globally acclaimed game development studio founded by Charlie Cleveland and Max McGuire.
In addition to the 'Subnautica' series, which established the ocean survival genre and has sold over 18.5 million units worldwide, they have also developed the 'Natural Selection' series and the turn-based strategy game 'Moonbreaker.' For more details, please visit unknownworlds.com.