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Major differences in co-op, base building, world scale, Early Access scope, and survival flow.
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Subnautica 2 vs Subnautica 1
Major differences in co-op, base building, world scale, Early Access scope, and survival flow.
Living pageSource labeledEarly Access
Early Access May 14, 2026 08:00 PDT / 15:00 UTC
Launch Price $29.99 USD Regional pricing varies
Mode Solo + online co-op Up to 4 players
Platforms PC + Xbox Steam, Epic, Xbox, Game Pass
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What to know
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How to use it
Use this page as a quick decision point, then follow related pages for deeper walkthroughs, troubleshooting, or wiki entries.
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Guides
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Subnautica 2 Guides
Survival guides, launch-night checklists, co-op planning, map navigation, settings, and wiki-linked walkthroughs.
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Subnautica 2 First Hour Guide
What to do first: oxygen, scanning, starter tools, food, water, first base, and early resources.
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Subnautica 2 Beginner Guide
Beginner progression path for survival, crafting, exploration, co-op, and avoiding common mistakes.
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Is Subnautica 2 Early Access Worth It?
Buy now vs wait for 1.0, content scope, bugs, spoilers, save carry-over, and roadmap expectations.
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Subnautica 2 Map and Navigation Guide
No-map navigation, beacon strategy, map-size tracker, biome landmarks, and interactive map links.
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Subnautica 2 Base Building Guide
Base building changes, starter base strategy, co-op construction, and module planning.
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Subnautica 2 Creatures and Leviathans
Spoiler-safe creature list, threat categories, leviathan tracker, eggs, scans, and habitat notes.
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Subnautica 2 Resources and Crafting Guide
Early resource priorities, crafting dependencies, and wiki links for materials and tools.