Subnautica 2 Early Access Cinematic Trailer Drops: Release Date and Pricing Revealed

The Subnautica 2 Early Access trailer is here! Discover the May 14, 2026 release date, the $29.99 pricing details, and the global launch schedule.

The wait is finally over for survival fans. Unknown Worlds Entertainment has just dropped the highly anticipated Early Access cinematic trailer for Subnautica 2, and it is packed with major announcements. Beyond showcasing a gorgeous new underwater world, the developers used the reveal to confirm exactly when and how players can take the plunge.

Subnautica 2 Early Access Release Date

Subnautica 2 will officially enter Early Access on May 14th, 2026, at 08:00 PDT / 15:00 UTC. To ensure players worldwide know exactly when they can begin their underwater survival journey, the development team released a handy global launch map outlining regional start times.

Pricing and Platform Details

Unknown Worlds also announced that the Subnautica 2 would cost $29.99 USD upon the launch of the Early Access version of the game. The cost of the game would be appropriately localized to each storefront based on your region.

The developer has made it clear that this approach is quite player-friendly because you’ll have to buy the game just once in its Early Access period. After this purchase, you’ll automatically gain access to all updates to come, until the release of the 1.0 version.

If you want to make sure you’ve got a place on this alien planet before it opens up for everyone else, you should visit any of the stores and wishlist Subnautica 2. In fact, the pages of the game have recently received a major update with stunning images reflecting the improved graphics and scary new leviathan creatures.

The clock has started ticking down until May 14th, and there will undoubtedly be more announcements, reveals, and news coming soon from Unknown Worlds. Get involved in the community and join the Official Discord to discuss the trailer with other Subnautica fans.