“subnautica 2” (also known as “subnautica 2: alien waters”) will enter early access on may 14, 2026, at 11:00 pm, launching on xbox series x|s and pc platforms with support for simplified chinese. as the game draws near, unknown worlds has announced the pc system requirements.
the minimum specifications aim for 1080p at 30 fps with low-quality settings, requiring an intel i5-8400 or amd ryzen 5 2600 processor paired with an nvidia gtx 1660 or amd rx 5500 xt graphics card, along with 12 gb of ram—meaning pcs with only 8 gb of memory won’t be able to run it. the recommended specs target 1440p at 60 fps with medium-quality settings: an intel i7-13700 or ryzen 7 7700x processor, an nvidia rtx 3070 or amd rx 6700 xt graphics card, and 16 gb of ram—a configuration that most players should already have. however, if you crank the settings up to high quality, not only do the graphics requirements jump, but the ram requirement also increases to 32 gb, which is likely to deter many players. as for 4k resolution, the graphics card requirements are relatively manageable, but the processor demands are quite high.
“subnautica 2” is an underwater survival-adventure game set in a brand-new alien world, and represents the latest installment in the “subnautica” universe created by unknown worlds. while primarily designed for single-player experiences, the game also supports online co-op with up to three friends. currently, four default characters are available to choose from, with more characters and customization options set to be added throughout the early access phase. team up with friends to explore this long-forgotten, ruined world and learn to adapt to a planet that may not be entirely welcoming.
