
Early Access
Yes, last updated 15 days ago, with about 1 update per month.
Last checked Oct 22, 2026
Subnautica 2 is an underwater survival adventure set on an all-new alien world, developed by Unknown Worlds. Play alone or with friends in 4-player co-op. Adapt to survive by building custom bases and crafting tools. Explore the unknown to uncover the mysteries hidden within the depths.
Oct 6, 2026 · Patch note
Subnautica 2 Early Access Buddy System Hotfix 2 (opens in new tab)
Hello Subnauts, Our second hotfix for the Subnautica 2 Buddy System update is out now! We’ve fixed several issues and bugs, including Voice Chat detection, the Tadpole being incorrectly teleported, and the Scanner Station’s resource accuracy. We continue to monitor community feedback, so please keep reporting any bugs or issues via in-game feedback or on ou…
Oct 6, 2026 · Build
Public branch build 25400633
Latest build time Steam reports for the public branch.
Sep 30, 2026 · Build
experimental branch build 25638918
Latest build time Steam reports for the experimental branch.
Sep 1, 2026 · Patch note
Subnautica 2 Early Access Buddy System Hotfix 1 (opens in new tab)
Update (3rd September): We've fixed an issue where in-progress Axum Powerplant Turbines disappeared or were no longer completable. Players affected will now see the Powerplant Turbine ghost again and be able to complete the building at no cost. Players reaching this point after the update will be able to complete the building as normal with the required res…
Aug 19, 2026 · Patch note
Subnautica 2 Early Access 1.2 - Buddy System Update (opens in new tab)
Hello Subnauts, Subnautica 2’s Early Access 1.2 update, Buddy System , just landed! This update introduces the hugely requested Proximity Chat feature, Player Revives, Emotes, Player Trading, two new characters, and a ton of bug fixes. Anything marked with a 🤿 indicates a change that came directly from community feedback! The update should appear as a free…
Subnautica 2 last posted a patch note 15 days ago (Oct 6, 2026: Subnautica 2 Early Access Buddy System Hotfix 2 (opens in new tab)).
It got about 1 update per month over the last year and is consistent (73/100). 6 of the last 6 months had at least one update day. Gaps between updates are uneven.
No. It shipped a build or patch note within the last 90 days and updates steadily.
Subnautica 2: 10 updates in the last 12 months, avg every 16 days. The chart shows the last 12 months, including months with zero patch notes. Counts are dated patch and update posts, not branch builds. The Early Access release on 2026-05-14 falls inside this window.
| Month | Updates |
|---|---|
| November 2025 | 0 |
| December 2025 | 0 |
| January 2026 | 0 |
| February 2026 | 0 |
| March 2026 | 0 |
| April 2026 | 0 |
| May 2026 | 2 |
| June 2026 | 1 |
| July 2026 | 3 |
| August 2026 | 2 |
| September 2026 | 1 |
| October 2026 | 1 |