Subnautica 2 Enters Early Access With 4-Player Co-op and £25.99 Price
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Updated · Metro.co.uk · Jun 1
Subnautica 2 Enters Early Access With 4-Player Co-op and £25.99 Price
3 articles · Updated · Metro.co.uk · Jun 1
Subnautica 2 has launched in early access on PC and Xbox Series X/S, adding four-player co-op while keeping the series’ underwater survival, crafting and exploration loop intact.
Alien DNA upgrades, viral blooms and ocean currents reshape progression, giving players permanent abilities, tougher hazards and new power-generation options for undersea bases.
Xbox Series X performance appears markedly improved over Below Zero, with the review citing a largely bug-free build, simpler crafting through shared storage access and more polished visuals.
A mystery around abandoned human settlements and Alterra’s role gives the sequel a stronger narrative thread, while the game still works fully as a single-player experience.
The release follows a turbulent development period at Unknown Worlds, including leadership firings, a legal fight over a promised $250 million staff payout and the founders’ reinstatement.