Huge Subnautica 2 co-op patch adds proximity chat and a revive

Subnautica 2 has finally arrived, marking a new chapter in the popular underwater survival series.

The Wait is Over: Subnautica 2 Launches in Early Access

After years of delays and leadership changes, Unknown Worlds Entertainment has released Subnautica 2 into Early Access on May 14, 2026. The game is now available for PC players, Xbox Series X/S, and Xbox Game Pass subscribers.

The wait was worth it, as the game promises to deliver a massive overhaul of the base-building system, new biomes, and a terrifying deep-sea predator known as the Collector Leviathan.

A New Era for Subnautica

Subnautica 2 marks a significant departure from its predecessors, with a new storyline that follows a silent protagonist as they explore an alien ocean. The game's co-op features have also been improved, allowing up to four players to play together in first-person or third-person mode.

The team has stated that their goal is to make it easy for players to start a multiplayer session, with options to convert a single-player campaign to co-op and continue playing with friends.

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A New Era of Leadership

Subnautica 2's development was marked Steve Papoutsis, who directed Dead Space 3 and served as producer on Dead Space 2, has taken over as CEO of Unknown Worlds Entertainment.

Papoutsis has promised to bring renewed energy and momentum to delivering the game to fans, while Krafton has reaffirmed its commitment to making the best possible experience for the Subnautica community.

What's Next for Subnautica 2?

In the meantime, players can look forward to continued updates and improvements during the Early Access period. The team is also planning to release a dev blog that dives into the multiplayer side of things, detailing how players can play together across multiple platforms.

As always, GamesRadar+ will be here to provide guides, tips, and news for Subnautica 2 fans. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting new chapter in the Subnautica saga.