Subnautica 2 Download Guide
Five legitimate ways to play on day one, with the trade-offs that actually matter. PS5 and Switch are not in the mix.
Steam
PC store page with Early Access notes and system requirements.
Open on Steam
Epic Games Store
Official Epic Games Store page for PC players.
Open Epic Store
Xbox Wire
Game Preview, Game Pass, Xbox ecosystem, and cross-platform co-op details.
Read on Xbox Wire
Xbox Game Pass
May 2026 Game Pass wave listing.
Check Game Pass listing
Every confirmed access route
PC and Xbox only on day one. If a friend has PS5 or Switch, they cannot join your group at all.
Microsoft Store note: between May 14 and May 25, 2026 the standalone Subnautica 2 listing is replaced by a bundle that includes the Reaper Leviathan Statue. The standalone version returns on May 25. Game Pass subscribers are not affected. See the Game Pass page for details.
What to plan next
Decisions that follow once you've picked your storefront.