GameRant - Subnautica

Krafton to Pay $250M Bonus to Subnautica 2 Devs

Joshua Duckworth — Thu, 28 May 2026 12:29:46 GMT

Following months of internal issues between developer Unknown Worlds Entertainment (UWE) and publisher Krafton, Subnautica 2 has been released to the public and has quickly broken records for Steam player count. Many immediately believed Krafton would pay out a previously agreed-upon $250 million earnout to UWE, and now it has reportedly agreed to do just that.

Subnautica 2 Update Adds More Resource Areas Alongside other Game Improvements

Dominik Bošnjak — Sun, 24 May 2026 18:00:52 GMT

A new Subnautica 2 update rolled out to PC users in late May 2026. While primarily focused on fixing critical bugs, the patch also introduces fish AI tweaks, additional resource areas, and Subnautica 2 performance improvements, among other changes.

All Leviathans In The Subnautica Franchise, Ranked By Size

Christopher Julian Anaya — Sun, 24 May 2026 12:01:17 GMT

There are thousands of survival games on the market, but one aquatic addition stands above the rest. Subnautica and Subnautica 2 are water-based survival games that pit players against the dangers of two planets' oceans. The games' unique elements and story have granted them worldwide fame and admiration. Every aspect of Subnautica is amazing, but by far the most impressive are its creatures.

Original Subnautica’s Player Count Just Reached an 8-Year High

Sarah Fields — Tue, 19 May 2026 22:30:16 GMT

Subnautica is seeing a major surge in players, reaching the highest player count the game has had in eight years. While the sequel to Subnautica recently entered early access, it seems that a lot of players are now choosing to check out the game that started it all.

Subnautica 2 Players Aren't Happy About Immersion Breaking Immortal Fish

Dominik Bošnjak — Sat, 16 May 2026 21:36:31 GMT

Some Subnautica 2 players are not happy with the game's unkillable fish, having said as much in recent online discussions. While complaints about immortal fauna appear to come from a minority of early adopters, a vocal section of the Subnautica 2 community nonetheless insists that the inability to kill fish breaks immersion with little upside.

Xbox Game Pass Adds One of 2026's Most Anticipated Games

Dominik Bošnjak — Thu, 14 May 2026 15:00:17 GMT

Xbox Game Pass has added Subnautica 2 to its content catalog, offering it to subscribers across multiple tiers. This is the eighth title to reach Microsoft's subscription service in May 2026 and the 80th Xbox Game Pass release since the beginning of the year.

Subnautica 2 Shows Off More Gameplay Ahead of Early Access Launch

Dominik Bošnjak — Sun, 10 May 2026 22:00:18 GMT

Unknown Worlds Entertainment premiered yet another Subnautica 2 trailer, showcasing new gameplay footage from its upcoming title. The video may offer the final look at the much-anticipated open-world survival game before Subnautica 2's mid-May 2026 debut.

Your Next-Gen Console Might Come From the Bottom of the Ocean: The Real Science of Subnautica 2

Branden Monfreda — Thu, 07 May 2026 16:20:45 GMT

On May 14th, gamers are diving back into the gorgeous, bioluminescent waters of Subnautica 2. We all know the incredibly satisfying gameplay loop of the first one: you dive deep, scan the ocean floor, and vacuum up weird, glowing alien minerals to upgrade your gear and build massive underwater bases. It’s the ultimate sci-fi treasure hunt. But while millions of us are exploring fictional alien oceans on Game Pass, a very real, equally fascinating treasure hunt is happening right now at the bottom of the Pacific, and it's being driven by the exact same tech we use to game.

Subnautica 2 Early Access Release Date is Now Official

James Ratcliff — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:25:34 GMT

Subnautica 2 will head into its early access period on May 14, as revealed by developer Unknown Worlds Entertainment in a new trailer. Unknown Worlds also confirmed that early access for Subnautica 2 will have a simultaneous global launch on PC and Xbox Series X/S.

Subnautica: All Aurora Door Codes

Artur Novichenko — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:20:10 GMT

Have you recently started playing Subnautica and are feeling somewhat overwhelmed? No worries, as there is a way to get an easy headstart by opening locked rooms on the Aurora. You will get the codes for them at one point while playing through the game’s story. But if you read our guide, you can open the door early in the game.