Excited for Subnautica 2? The sequel to Subnautica has been a long time coming, but the follow-up is finally launching this week, and it’s going to be included with Xbox Game Pass on day one!
We’re seeing massive interest in this one — especially with how well it’s already selling on Steam — so ahead of launch, we’re going to go over all the key details. From the exact launch times to Xbox download sizes and more, here’s what you need to know about Subnautica 2 on XGP.
Subnautica 2 Xbox Release Date
Subnautica 2 launches for Xbox Series X|S (and other platforms) on Thursday, May 14th.
Subnautica 2 Launch Times Xbox
Subnautica 2 releases at 8am PT / 11am ET / 4pm BST / 5pm CEST on Thursday, May 14th.
Here’s the full launch times map, courtesy of the Subnautica 2 dev team:
Subnautica 2 Preload On Xbox Series X|S
Subnautica 2 is now available to preload on Xbox, with the game coming in at roughly 14GB on Series X|S consoles.
Subnautica 2 Early Access Release
This version of Subnautica 2 — which releases May 14th — is the early access version of the game. There’s no 1.0 launch date known right now, but developer Unknown Worlds intends to build towards that over time.
Is Subnautica 2 Early Access On Xbox Game Pass?
Yes! Subnautica 2 launches day one on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass, as we previously mentioned, and that includes the early access version beginning May 14th.
It’ll be playable through the service on Xbox Series X|S, PC and Cloud.
What Is Subnautica 2?
Subnautica 2 is the long-awaited sequel to underwater survival game Subnautica; a title that went on to be a massive hit for fans of the genre and beyond.
Here’s an official description of the upcoming successor, straight from the team who made it:
“Subnautica 2 is an underwater survival adventure game set on an all-new alien world. It is the next chapter in the Subnautica universe, developed by Unknown Worlds. Driven from your home by ongoing conflict, Alterra offers you the chance at a new life. But as the colony ship CICADA shepherds you and your fellow Pioneers to your new home, something goes awry. The ship’s AI insists that your mission should continue. Stranded and faced with near-insurmountable odds, you must do everything in your power to survive. The future of humanity on this world is in your hands.”
Excited for this one, folks? Talk to us about Subnautica 2 on XGP down below!
