Note: Subnautica 2 is currently in Early Access. Updates listed below are based on official Unknown Worlds announcements and community reports. All dates are subject to change.
Official Roadmap Overview
Unknown Worlds Entertainment released the official Early Access roadmap on May 15, 2026, outlining three main phases of development. The game launched on May 14, 2026, and has already sold over 2 million copies within the first 12 hours.
Quality of Life Update
Announced - Release Date TBA
- Sprint function enabled inside bases
- More passive biomod slots
- Blight encounter tuning
- Vehicle docking refinements
- Fabrication system improvements
- New storage cache
- Additional PDA databank entries
- Voice log priority adjustments
Co-op & Social Update
Announced - Release Date TBA
- Proximity voice chat
- Player emotes
- Revive system for downed teammates
- Avatar customization options
- HUD system improvements
- Upgraded base-building tools
- Color-coded pinned recipes
- Player trading system
Content Expansion
Planned - 2-3 Year Roadmap
- New biomes
- Additional creatures
- More leviathan class creatures
- Fresh resources and tools
- New vehicle
- Second chapter of main story
Latest Announcements
EA 1.2 Multiplayer Features Detailed
Unknown Worlds has released more details about the upcoming EA 1.2 update, focusing on multiplayer improvements. Key features include proximity voice chat, player emotes, and a revive system. The update will also introduce avatar customization and player trading capabilities.
Our Multiplayer Tips guide has been updated with detailed information about these upcoming features.
2 Million Copies Sold in 12 Hours
Subnautica 2 has achieved a remarkable milestone, selling 2 million copies within the first 12 hours of Early Access launch. Peak concurrent players reached 651,000 across Steam, Epic Games Store, and Xbox - nine times the original Subnautica's launch peak.
Official Roadmap Released
Unknown Worlds Entertainment published the official Early Access roadmap, detailing plans for EA 1.1 (quality of life improvements) and EA 1.2 (multiplayer expansion). A major content update with new biomes and story chapters is planned for later in development.
Early Access Launch
Subnautica 2 officially launched in Early Access on Steam, Epic Games Store, and Xbox Series X|S. The game is available for $29.99 and is included in Xbox Game Pass. The game sold 1 million copies within the first hour of launch.
Legal Dispute Resolution
A court ruling reinstated CEO Ted Gill to Unknown Worlds after Krafton terminated him along with co-founders Charlie Cleveland and Max McGuire in July 2025. Krafton's name has since been removed from the Subnautica 2 Steam page.
EA 1.1 Update Details
The EA 1.1 update focuses on quality of life improvements based on player feedback from the first days of Early Access. Here are the confirmed changes:
🏃 Sprint in Bases
Finally, you can sprint inside your base! No more crawling through corridors when you're racing back to the fabricator.
🔧 More Biomod Slots
Additional passive biomod slots will allow for more complex vehicle and suit upgrades.
📦 Storage Cache
A new storage cache feature will alleviate the frustration of hauling resources across vast oceanic distances.
🎮 Vehicle Docking
Refined vehicle docking mechanics will make base operations smoother and more intuitive.
📊 PDA Improvements
Additional databank entries and voice log priority adjustments will enhance the storytelling experience.
👾 Blight Tuning
Blight encounters are being rebalanced based on player feedback about difficulty.
EA 1.2 Update Details
EA 1.2 is shaping up to be the biggest multiplayer update in Subnautica history. Here's what we know:
🎤 Proximity Voice Chat
The most requested feature is finally coming! Communicate with teammates underwater without external tools. Range limits add tactical depth.
😀 Player Emotes
Express yourself with character emotes. Point gestures, waves, and alert signals for non-verbal coordination.
💚 Revive System
Bring back downed teammates with specific actions and resources. No more losing progress from death!
👤 Avatar Customization
Personalize your diver's appearance with suit colors, helmet styles, and accessories.
🤝 Player Trading
Direct resource exchange between teammates. Establish team economies and trade protocols.
🎯 HUD Improvements
Reworked interface with color-coded pinned recipes showing which materials you're still missing.