Subnautica 2 Early Access release time in your region

Eight years after the original game, Subnautica 2Early Access is coming soon to give players another chance to explore the mysterious and terrifying depths of an alien ocean world. With the same basic gameplay loop of survival and crafting intact. Built as primarily single-player with the option to play in co-op multiplayer, Subnautica 2 You'll be tasked with exploring ancient ruins, keeping the hostile creatures that lurk in the depths at arm's length, and most importantly, surviving. For underwater enthusiasts looking for information on when they can dive into this latest game from developer Unknown Worlds, I've got everything you need to know about Subnautica 2 release times below.

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What time does Subnautica 2 come out in your time zone?

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Subnautica 2 will be released digitally at 8:00 AM PT and 11:00 AM ET on Thursday, May 14th. If you don't live in the US, you can check the time zone chart below to see exactly when you'll be able to start playing.

subnautica 2 early access times

Location / Time Zone

Release time

Los Angeles (PT)

8:00 a.m. (May 14)

Denver (MT)

9:00 a.m. (May 14)

Chicago (CT)

10:00 a.m. (May 14)

New York City (ET)

11:00 a.m. (May 14)

São Paulo (BRT)

12:00 (May 14)

London (BST)

16:00 (May 14)

Stockholm (SELČ)

17:00 (May 14)

Cairo (EEST)

18:00 (May 14)

Baku (AZT)

19:00 (May 14)

New Delhi (IST)

20:30 (May 14)

Hanoi (ICT)

22:00 (May 14)

Tokyo (JST)

00:00 (May 15)

Sydney (AEST)

1:00 a.m. (May 15)

Auckland (NZST)

3:00 a.m. (May 15)

The Early Access release comes after a protracted legal dispute between developer Unknown World Entertainment and publisher Krafton. It appears that since the studio's CEO was reinstated, Krafton has also been removed as the game's publisher.

Is Subnautica 2 Early Access Coming to PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2?

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Image via Unknown Worlds Entertainment

unfortunately not Subnautica 2 Early Access will only be available on PC and Xbox consoles. At the time of writing, there is no confirmation Subnautica 2 coming to PS5 or Nintendo Switch 2.

Since the original game was released on both Sony and Nintendo platforms, there's a good chance it will arrive at some point in the future. In terms of timelines and release dates, nothing has been confirmed.

Can you play Co-Op multiplayer in Subnautica 2 Early Access?

Yes! Despite the fact that this is an early access period and the developer states that Subnautica 2 is primarily a single-player experience, players will still be able to explore the depths together in co-op multiplayer.


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Systems

Xbox-1

PC-1


Released

May 14, 2026

ESRB

All 10+ / Language, Fantasy violence


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