Subnautica 2 is an upcoming action-adventure survival game under development by Unknown Worlds Entertainment. It is a sequel to 2018's Subnautica and the third game in the series after 2021's Subnautica: Below Zero.
| Subnautica 2 | |
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 Cover art for Subnautica 2 | |
| Developer(s) | Unknown Worlds Entertainment |
| Publisher(s) | Krafton |
| Composer(s) | Ben Prunty |
| Engine | Unreal Engine 5 |
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| Release | 2025 (early access) |
| Genre(s) | Action-adventure, survival |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Gameplay
editSet on a new planet, Subnautica 2 will support single-player and co-op gameplay with a total of up to four players, the first time multiplayer gameplay is present in the series.[1] A cinematic trailer showed a new vehicle, new creatures and environments and hinted at the introduction of a current mechanic that can drag the player to another area.[2] Players will be able to modify their own DNA to acquire abilities, a feature that was originally cut from Subnautica.[3]
Development
editThe game was initially confirmed to be in the works on April 7, 2022, as "the next game in the Subnautica universe".[4] In November 2023, publisher Krafton revealed in a financial report that it was to be released sometime in 2025.[5] This was followed by another report on February 8, 2024, that described it as a "multiplayer live-service game", creating fan backlash that prompted the developers to clarify that it would have "no season passes, no battle passes, no subscription".[6][7] The first screenshots of the game were also published in 2024, some of which were hidden within Subnautica itself.[8] A cinematic trailer for the game was released on October 17, 2024, during the Xbox Partner Showcase. It is planned to be released as an early access title, and will be available on PC and Xbox Series X and S.[9] Unlike its predecessors, Subnautica 2 is made with Unreal Engine 5.[10]
References
edit- ^ Hannah, Zoë (October 17, 2024). "Subnautica 2 will include multiplayer and take place on a new planet". Polygon. Retrieved October 18, 2024.
- ^ McLarney, Andrew (October 20, 2024). "New Features Shown In Subnautica 2's Reveal Trailer". Game Rant. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
- ^ Ozoa, Enricko (October 23, 2024). "Subnautica 2 Takes Survival to The Next Level With One Feature". Game Rant. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
- ^ Grimshaw, Jack (April 10, 2022). "'Subnautica' sequel in development at Unknown Worlds". NME. Retrieved October 18, 2024.
- ^ Livingston, Christopher (November 21, 2023). "The next Subnautica game is coming in 2025". PC Gamer. Retrieved October 18, 2024.
- ^ Zwiezen, Zack (February 8, 2024). "Subnautica 2 Devs Quickly Clarify That, No, It's Not A Live-Service Thing". Kotaku. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
- ^ Wales, Matt (October 17, 2024). "Subnautica 2 gets first trailer, and it's launching into early access next year". Eurogamer.net. Retrieved October 18, 2024.
- ^ Robertson, Joshua (July 29, 2024). "Subnautica Devs Are Sneaking Sequel Screenshots Into Time Capsules". TheGamer. Retrieved October 18, 2024.
- ^ Bailey, Dustin (October 17, 2024). "Subnautica 2, the third Subnautica game, hits early access in 2025 and finally brings multiplayer to the survival game series". gamesradar. Retrieved October 18, 2024.
- ^ Ratcliff, James (October 17, 2024). "Subnautica 2 Announced, Has 4-Player Co-Op". Game Rant. Retrieved October 18, 2024.