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Updated · Screen Rant · May 18
Subnautica 2 Lands on Xbox Game Pass Day One After 1 Million Sales in 24 Hours
Updated
Updated · Screen Rant · May 18

Subnautica 2 Lands on Xbox Game Pass Day One After 1 Million Sales in 24 Hours

12 articles · Updated · Screen Rant · May 18
  • Xbox Game Pass members can now play Subnautica 2 at no extra cost as a day-one early access release on PC, Xbox Series X/S and cloud.
  • 1 million copies sold in the first 24 hours underscored the sequel's strong launch, even though the game is still in early access after its May 14 release.
  • The sequel adds online co-op for the first time and a DNA-modification system that lets players gain new abilities while surviving on a fully submerged alien planet.
  • Xbox One is not supported, and access is limited to Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass as Microsoft leans on high-profile day-one launches to attract subscribers.
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