Eight years after the original game, Subnautica 2‘s early access is coming to give players another opportunity to explore the mysterious and eerie depths of an alien ocean world. With the same survival and crafting core gameplay loop intact. Built as a primarily single-player experience with the option to play in co-op multiplayer, Subnautica 2 tasks you with exploring ancient ruins, keeping the hostile creatures that lurk in the depths at arm’s length, and most importantly, surviving. For the underwater enthusiasts looking for information on when they can dive into this latest game from developer Unknown Worlds, I’ve got everything you need to know about Subnautica 2 release times below.
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What Time Does Subnautica 2 Come Out in Your Time Zone?
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Subnautica 2 will release digitally at 8 AM Pacific Time and 11 AM Eastern Time on Thursday, May 14. If you don’t live in the US, you can check out the time zones table below to find out exactly when you’ll be able to start playing.
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Location / Time Zone |
Release Time |
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Los Angeles (PT) |
8:00 AM (May 14) |
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Denver (MT) |
9:00 AM (May 14) |
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Chiacgo (CT) |
10:00 AM (May 14) |
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New York City (ET) |
11:00 AM (May 14) |
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São Paulo (BRT) |
12:00 PM (May 14) |
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London (BST) |
4:00 PM (May 14) |
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Stockholm (CEST) |
5:00 PM (May 14) |
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Cairo (EEST) |
6:00 PM (May 14) |
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Baku (AZT) |
7:00 PM (May 14) |
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New Delhi (IST) |
8:30 PM (May 14) |
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Hanoi (ICT) |
10:00 PM (May 14) |
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Tokyo (JST) |
12:00 AM (May 15) |
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Sydney (AEST) |
1:00 AM (May 15) |
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Auckland (NZST) |
3:00 AM (May 15) |
The early access release comes after a drawn-out legal dispute between developer Unknown World Entertainment and publisher Krafton. It appears as though, since the studio CEO has been reinstated, Krafton has also been removed as the publisher of the game.
Is Subnautica 2 Early Access Coming to PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2?
Unfortunately, no, Subnautica 2’s early access will only be available on PC and Xbox consoles. At the time of writing, there is no confirmation of Subnautica 2 coming to either the PS5 or Nintendo Switch 2.
That being said, given that the original game was released on both Sony and Nintendo’s platforms, there’s a good chance that it will arrive at some point in the future. In terms of timelines and release dates, though, nothing has been confirmed.
Can You Play Co-Op Multiplayer in Subnautica 2 Early Access?
Yes! Despite being an early access period, and the developer stating that Subnautica 2 is primarily a single-player experience, players will still be able to explore the depths together in co-op multiplayer.
- Released
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May 14, 2026
- ESRB
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Everyone 10+ / Language, Fantasy Violence
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