Unknown Worlds' new title, Subnautica 2, will launch in early access on May 15 (KST).

Subnautica 2 is the latest entry in the Subnautica series, which established a unique game design based on open-world underwater exploration. Players take on the role of an explorer who has crash-landed on a strange planet, where they must survive by navigating the alien ocean and completing various missions received from the ship's AI.

Subnautica 2 was first unveiled in 2024, three years after Krafton acquired Unknown Worlds in 2021, and it has drawn significant attention from players since its announcement. This interest kept it at the top of Steam's wishlist for an extended period. Despite internal issues, including a legal dispute between Krafton and Unknown Worlds regarding the status of the original management, development continued steadily as the team revealed glimpses of the deep sea, filled with mysterious alien ecosystems and secrets, such as the new deep-sea creature, the 'Collector Leviathan.' Following a legal victory for Unknown Worlds, the company moved to self-publishing, and today (the 1st), they officially announced the May 15 early access release date via their official YouTube channel and Steam page, signaling the start of their full-scale launch campaign.

Alongside the early access announcement, Unknown Worlds detailed new features coming to the game. As hinted by the two crew members in the trailer, Subnautica 2 will support cooperative play for up to four players. It will also feature cross-platform support, allowing console and PC users to play together. Players can choose from four characters at launch, with more characters and customization options planned for addition throughout the early access period.

Subnautica 2 will be released at 12:00 AM on May 15 (KST), and further details can be found on its Steam page and other store platforms.