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Subnautica

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Descend into the depths of an alien underwater world filled with wonder and peril. Craft equipment, pilot submarines and out-smart wildlife to explore lush coral reefs, volcanoes, cave systems, and more, all while trying to survive.

Developed by

Unknown Worlds

Published by

Gearbox Publishing
Unknown Worlds

Genres

Indie
Adventure

Subnautica will release on Nintendo Switch on:

Friday, May 14, 2021

Subnautica will release on Nintendo Switch on:

Friday, May 14, 2021

Subnautica will release on Nintendo Switch on:

Friday, May 14, 2021

Early Access Trailer

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Latest news

Former Overwatch lead Jeff Kaplan says he wants to put "Rust-like mechanics" in his new survival game "someday," but for now base-building is more like "Valheim and Subnautica"

Thu Mar 26 2026, by dustin.bailey@futurenet.com (Dustin Bailey)

Reinstated Subnautica 2 leadership say Krafton's release date announcement is "further damaging the game and sowing additional confusion"

Fri Mar 20 2026, by Kaan Serin

Reinstated Subnautica 2 Dev Says Krafton's Release Date Announcement Was Potentially "Damaging"

Fri Mar 20 2026, by Blair Marnell

Publisher Accused Of Leaking Subnautica 2 Release Date To Spite Co-Founders

Thu Mar 19 2026, by Zack Zwiezen

Subnautica 2 Will Get Early-Access Release In May Following The Latest Court Ruling

Wed Mar 18 2026, by Blair Marnell

Subnautica 2 early access release date set for May despite lawsuit disaster: "We have passed KRAFTON's milestone review last week and are now ready to start our open development journey"

Tue Mar 17 2026, by dustin.bailey@futurenet.com (Dustin Bailey)

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