Unknown Worlds has published a new developer vlog for Subnautica 2, laying out plans for the Early Access title based on feedback gathered since launch.
The short-term roadmap focuses on existing systems like Biomods, which are player upgrades, and will receive updates, including additional passive slots and new options that open up more variety in early-game survival builds. On the social and co-op side, the team is also working on proximity voice chat, emotes, and expanded character customization – additions that should make co-op feel more alive and immersive.
Looking ahead, Unknown Worlds has confirmed a larger content update is in development. It will introduce a new vehicle and a new region built around the Collector Leviathan. No release window for this update is known.
“The feedback and voices of our players continue to shape the direction of Subnautica 2,” said Fernando Melo, Executive Producer. “We’ll continue prioritizing player input throughout Early Access as we expand the depth and scope of the experience through future updates.”
The studio has also moved relatively quickly on early community feedback. Since launch, Subnautica 2 has received multiple hotfixes addressing resource availability and predator behaviour.
Beyond the Vlog
The developer vlog arrives during a turbulent period for Subnautica and Unknown Worlds. Publisher Krafton fired the studio’s leadership, co-founders Charlie Cleveland and Max McGuire and CEO Ted Gill, in July 2025. The three executives then sued Krafton, alleging the company deliberately delayed Subnautica 2. This happened, allegedly, to avoid triggering a $250 million performance bonus tied to the game’s Early Access launch. Krafton disputes those claims and filed its own countersuit, accusing the former leaders of taking confidential company files on their way out.
In March 2026, a Delaware court ordered Krafton to reinstate Gill as CEO and return operational control of the studio to him, ruling that Krafton had fired the key employees without valid cause. Parts of the case remain ongoing. Despite the ongoing case, players have enjoyed their time with Subnautica 2, perhaps showing that a good game will rise above the organizational drama surrounding it.
Subnautica 2 is available now on Steam, Xbox Series X/S, and the Epic Games Store.
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