Krafton’s creative studio, Unknown Worlds, has confirmed the Early Access launch date for Subnautica 2 as May 15 at 00:00, and has revealed its pricing policy. Alongside this announcement, they released a new cinematic trailer via their official YouTube channel and major social media platforms.

Subnautica 2 is a highly anticipated title that has held the number one spot on the Steam Global Wishlist for 34 consecutive weeks. The domestic retail price has been set at 33,700 KRW. Unknown Worlds explained that they have implemented a player-friendly pricing policy.

The newly released trailer captures the process of exploring an unknown alien ocean ecosystem. It vividly depicts the exploration using new underwater vehicles and equipment. In particular, the scene where the crew is ambushed by a massive alien lifeform while surveying the deep-sea terrain delivers the tension of a sci-fi film. This conveys the overwhelming sense of awe and survival tension that the Subnautica series is known for.

Ted Gill, CEO of Unknown Worlds, stated, "We are very excited to present Subnautica 2 to players around the world on May 15," adding, "The entire development team is sincerely looking forward to completing the game together with our users based on their feedback during the Early Access period."

Lee Jin-hyung, a director at Krafton, mentioned, "The deep-sea survival experience shown in the Subnautica series has been expanded one step further in this new title through co-op mode and a new alien planet." He added, "It will be a work that approaches players who have loved the series in a new way."

Produced by Unknown Worlds, founded by Charlie Cleveland and Max McGuire, Subnautica 2 is the official successor to the Subnautica series, which pioneered the ocean survival genre. The game has held the number one spot on the Steam Global Wishlist for 34 consecutive weeks since September 2025, making it one of the most anticipated titles of the year. Set on a new alien planet different from the previous game, it implements an unknown ecosystem with graphics based on Unreal Engine 5. For the first time in the series, it introduces a 4-player co-op mode, providing an experience where players can set survival strategies and share the achievements of exploration with their peers.