{"id":335864,"date":"2026-05-16T22:44:36","date_gmt":"2026-05-16T17:14:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/?p=335864"},"modified":"2026-05-16T22:44:36","modified_gmt":"2026-05-16T17:14:36","slug":"nearly-half-a-million-players-delved-into-subnautica-2-on-steam-during-its-early-access-launch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/16\/nearly-half-a-million-players-delved-into-subnautica-2-on-steam-during-its-early-access-launch\/","title":{"rendered":"Nearly Half a Million Players Delved into Subnautica 2 on Steam During Its Early Access Launch"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_87\">\n<p class=\"tdm-descr\">The FPS Review may receive a commission should you purchase something after clicking a link in this text.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_95\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><\/figure>\n<p>Unknown Worlds has one other hit on its hands after the long-awaited release of <em>Subnautica 2<\/em> shot to the highest of Steam\u2019s charts. The sequel began its early access stage on May 14 at a price of $29.99 on Steam, where it quickly became the newest top-selling game. It presently has a really positive review rating from over 11,800 players, and the concurrent player count has exceeded 460,000. While not capable of overtake the incumbent MMMO\u2019s on Steam, the multiplayer game a minimum of managed 4th on essentially the most played game list, but it surely holds the number spot on trending games, popular releases, and hot releases charts.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1704\" height=\"836\" data-id=\"150515\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thefpsreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/subnautica-2-steam-2.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-150515\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thefpsreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/subnautica-2-steam-2.webp 1704w, https:\/\/cdn.thefpsreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/subnautica-2-steam-2-300x147.webp 300w, https:\/\/cdn.thefpsreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/subnautica-2-steam-2-1024x502.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.thefpsreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/subnautica-2-steam-2-768x377.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.thefpsreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/subnautica-2-steam-2-1536x754.webp 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.thefpsreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/subnautica-2-steam-2-150x74.webp 150w, https:\/\/cdn.thefpsreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/subnautica-2-steam-2-696x341.webp 696w, https:\/\/cdn.thefpsreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/subnautica-2-steam-2-1068x524.webp 1068w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1704px) 100vw, 1704px\"><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1704\" height=\"835\" data-id=\"150516\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thefpsreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/subnautica-2-steam-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-150516\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thefpsreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/subnautica-2-steam-1.webp 1704w, https:\/\/cdn.thefpsreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/subnautica-2-steam-1-300x147.webp 300w, https:\/\/cdn.thefpsreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/subnautica-2-steam-1-1024x502.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.thefpsreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/subnautica-2-steam-1-768x376.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.thefpsreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/subnautica-2-steam-1-1536x753.webp 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.thefpsreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/subnautica-2-steam-1-150x74.webp 150w, https:\/\/cdn.thefpsreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/subnautica-2-steam-1-696x341.webp 696w, https:\/\/cdn.thefpsreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/subnautica-2-steam-1-1068x523.webp 1068w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1704px) 100vw, 1704px\"><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cSubnautica 2 is an underwater survival adventure set on an all-new alien world, developed by Unknown Worlds. Play alone or with friends in 4-player co-op. Adapt to survive by constructing custom bases and crafting tools. Explore the unknown to uncover the mysteries hidden inside the depths.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><cite>\u2013 Unknown Worlds<\/cite><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Folks who may not have played the primary game and its expansion can get all three titles in a bundle for <a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/1962700\/Subnautica_2\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">$40.47<\/a>, which is a half-off discount. While designed as a single-player game, Subnautica 2 supports as much as 4-player CO-OP. Explore underwater ruins on an alien planet where chances are you&#8217;ll be on the menu for the local fauna. Adapt to survive using your wits, skills, and tools. Presently, players can select from 4 pre-designed characters, however the developers have said more are coming, and so they can all be customized.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cDriven from your private home by ongoing conflict, Alterra offers you the possibility at a brand new life. But because the colony ship CICADA shepherds you and your fellow Pioneers to your latest home, something goes awry.\u00a0\u201c<\/p>\n<p><cite>-Unknown Worlds<\/cite><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<p>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Subnautica 2 Early Access Cinematic Trailer\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8EZhCzFaQuw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Subnautica 2 Early Access Cinematic Trailer\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8EZhCzFaQuw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/noscript>\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Beneficial PC Configuration Specs:<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>OS: Windows 11<\/li>\n<li>Processor: Intel Core i7-13700 \/ AMD Ryzen 7 7700X<\/li>\n<li>Memory: 16 GB RAM<\/li>\n<li>Graphics: GeForce RTX 3070 8GB \/ RX 6700 XT 8GB<\/li>\n<li>DirectX: Version 12<\/li>\n<li>Network: Broadband Web connection<\/li>\n<li>Storage: 50 GB available space<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forums.thefpsreview.com\/threads\/19730\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Join the discussion in The FPS Review Forums&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The FPS Review may receive a commission should you purchase something after clicking a link in this text. 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