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Recent coverage of Subnautica 2 focuses on ongoing support with multiple small updates—tweaking creatures like Marrowbreaches and Nibblers and adjusting predator behavior. Separately, reports highlight major financial backing from Krafton via a rumored $250 million bonus tied to early sales.
Recent coverage of Subnautica 2 focuses on ongoing support with multiple small updates—tweaking creatures like Marrowbreaches and Nibblers and adjusting predator behavior. Separately, reports highlight major financial backing from Krafton via a rumored $250 million bonus tied to early sales.
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Lots to come!
Following the release of Subnautica 2's early access roadmap in May, developer Unknown Worlds has shared its plans in more detail.
Duskers 2.0, the sequel to Misfits Attic's unnerving sci-fi ship scavenger, is in early development ahead of a Steam early access release.
Multiplayer sickos will also be getting much-demanded proximity voice chat
You can't get stabby, but you can "get stompy."
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Tracking: One of Subnautica 2's ousted execs is now working on a sequel to ship-scavenging horror game Duskers / Unknown Worlds outline a bunch of incoming small Subnautica 2 updates including predator behaviour adjustments and proximity chat
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Tracking: Subnautica 2 studio "hard at work" on new updates as it shares more details on the features its 4 million players can expect next
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While most of the Biobeds in Subnautica 2 can be collected without special tools, the final two on the list are an exception. Tools like the Wavemaker and Tadpole will always be recommended, if not required. Consider preparing with this checklist: Biobed Location Upgrade Type Distance From Lifepod Depth Key Requirement Quaker's Meetinghouse Endurance; +3 Inventory Slots 220m SE 42m N/A Anita's Garden Endurance; +3 Inventory Slots
How to Fully Expand Inventory in Subnautica 2The High-Capacity Air Tank blueprint is stored on a Datacard, which means you are not required to scan any objects in the wild. Once you collect the Datacard, the blueprint will be added to your inventory to be crafted at your convenience. To reach the Datacard, you can start from the Lifepod and face south-west. While having a Tadpole is always preferable, it is not required. Once you are prepared, you can essentially head south-west in a straight line. If you've visited the Great Jaw Clam Leviathan, the directions will be exactly the same, as your goal is just before it. Fairly quickly, you'
How to Get More Oxygen in Subnautica 2Yes, Subnautica 2 features many Alternative Recipes for specific items. Strong Acid can also be made with the following resources: Sulfur x1 Gold x1 Simply check the Alternative Recipes tab at the bottom of the recipe list to locate Strong Acid. This recipe was unlocked for me when I located and scanned both Sulfur and Gold in the wild. Both of these items can be found near the heated vents in the Graveyard region in eastern Proteus. Subnautica 2 Released May 14, 2026
How to Make Strong Acid in Subnautica 2Survival mode is Subnautica 2’s default game mode and the intended way to play the title. It provides a balanced experience, similar to traditional survival base building games like the first Subnautica. Limited Oxygen and gradually depleting hunger and thirst meters require players to get good at resource management and provide a much-needed sense of urgency to the gameplay. Blueprints and recipes need to be unlocked by finding and scanning the relevant Fragments in the world, providing players with tangible rewards for thorough exploration. Adaptations and biomods need to be unlock
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