Subnautica 2 early access PC, Xbox

Unknown Worlds Entertainment said on April 30 that *Subnautica 2* would enter early access on May 14, 2026, at 08:00 PDT / 15:00 UTC. The studio said the launch would begin on PC storefronts and Xbox, with a $29.99 starting price for early access. (unknownworlds.com) Xbox said on May 4 that the game would arrive through Game Preview on Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC, with day-one access through Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. Unknown Worlds’ official site now lists the game as “now available,” while PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2 versions have not been announced. ### Did *Subnautica 2* actually launch on May 14? (subnautica.com) Unknown Worlds said in its April 30 post that early access would begin on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 08:00 PDT / 15:00 UTC. The studio described that as the start of early access rather than a full 1.0 release. The official *Subnautica* site now labels *Subnautica 2* “EARLY ACCESS / NOW AVAILABLE,” which aligns with the May 14 rollout having gone live by May 15. ### Which platforms got the first release? The developer’s FAQ says early access would be available on PC via Steam, Epic Games Store and Windows Store, plus Game Preview on Xbox Series X|S. (unknownworlds.com) The same FAQ says the game would also be available to Xbox Game Pass subscribers. Xbox said on May 4 that the release would cover Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC and the broader Xbox ecosystem, including Xbox on PC, with Game Pass availability on day one. (unknownworlds.com) Forbes separately reported that early access was launching on PC and Xbox Series X|S first. (subnautica.com) ### So where do PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2 stand? Forbes reported on May 14 that PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2 versions had not been announced. Unknown Worlds’ April 30 post pointed players to Steam, Epic Games and Xbox storefronts, and did not list Sony or Nintendo platforms for the early access launch. (steamcommunity.com) The developer FAQ also names only PC storefronts and Xbox Series X|S for early access. As of May 15, Unknown Worlds’ official website does not show dated release information for PlayStation 5 or Nintendo Switch 2. (news.xbox.com) ### What does players’ access look like on PC and Xbox? Xbox said *Subnautica 2* would be available day one as part of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. Unknown Worlds said players who buy the game once during early access will receive additions, updates and hotfixes through the 1.0 launch and beyond. (forbes.com) The official site says the sequel can be played solo or in online co-op with up to three friends, making four-player co-op one of the launch features available in early access. Xbox said cross-platform play is supported. ### Is this the final release or an unfinished version? (steamcommunity.com) Unknown Worlds said in its FAQ that *Subnautica 2* is entering early access, and that the studio expects that phase to last about two to three years based on prior games. The developer said that estimate was not final and that it was focused on completing the game at what it called a reasonable pace. (news.xbox.com) That means the May 14 launch answers the platform question for now: PC and Xbox are first for early access, while PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2 remain without announced dates. Players looking for the next official update are being directed by Unknown Worlds to its website, Discord and social channels, where the studio said more information and development updates would be posted. (subnautica.com) (steamcommunity.com)