Subnautica 2 coming to PS5, Switch 2

Unknown Worlds released Subnautica 2 into early access on May 14 for PC and Xbox Series X|S, according to the game’s official site, Steam page and Xbox listings. The underwater survival sequel is priced at $29.99 on Steam and Xbox, and Microsoft is carrying it on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass from day one. Official materials available on May 15 describe the game as an early-access or Game Preview release and highlight 4-player online co-op, but they do not list PlayStation 5 or Nintendo Switch 2 as confirmed platforms. ### Where can players actually buy and play it right now? May 14 was the start date for the early-access rollout on Steam, the Epic Games Store, Windows PC through Xbox, and Xbox Series X|S, according to Xbox Wire and the Steam store page. Microsoft’s store labels the console version as “Game Preview,” its term for unfinished games sold before full release. (subnautica.com) Xbox Wire said the game is also supported on ROG Xbox Ally and through Xbox Play Anywhere, meaning one purchase covers Xbox and PC within Microsoft’s ecosystem. The official Subnautica site says the sequel is “now available” and describes it as a new entry set on an alien world. ### What do the official sources say about PS5 and Switch 2? (news.xbox.com) Forbes reported on May 14 that PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2 versions are planned, but the article’s own platform rundown said those versions “have not been announced.” The piece did not cite a release date for either console. (news.xbox.com) Official sources reviewed on May 15 do not confirm those ports. The Subnautica website does not list Sony or Nintendo hardware in its currently available version, and Xbox Wire’s May 4 announcement names Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, ROG Xbox Ally and Game Pass, without mentioning PlayStation 5 or Switch 2. KRAFTON’s game page describes Subnautica 2 only as coming to “PC” and “Console,” without specifying Sony or Nintendo platforms. (forbes.com) ### Why is there confusion around the console versions? May 14 coverage around the launch mixed confirmed launch platforms with longer-term expectations based on the series’ history. Forbes noted that the original Subnautica later reached Sony and Nintendo systems, then said there was “hope” for more consoles, while also stating they were unconfirmed. (subnautica.com) That leaves a narrower verified picture. As of May 15, the companies directly tied to the game — Unknown Worlds, Xbox and KRAFTON — have publicly documented the PC and Xbox early-access release, but not a firm PlayStation 5 or Nintendo Switch 2 version. ### What is included in this early-access build? Steam says Subnautica 2 is “in active development” and that the studio plans to expand the world with added biomes, creatures, craftables and narrative over time. (forbes.com) The store page says the current version includes multiplayer, several biomes, some narrative content and a range of creatures and craftables. (subnautica.com) The official site says players can go alone or with up to three friends in online co-op. Xbox’s store page says players can choose from four pre-designed characters, with more characters and customization options planned during early access. ### What should readers watch for next? Unknown Worlds has not posted a verified PlayStation 5 or Nintendo Switch 2 release date in the official materials reviewed on May 15. (store.steampowered.com) The next concrete milestones are likely to appear first on the official Subnautica site, the Steam news feed for app 1962700, or Xbox Wire updates tied to Game Preview and Game Pass. (subnautica.com)