According to a summary of Krafton's financial report, Subnautica 2 sold a cumulative total of 8.92 million copies in the first three quarters of 2026. The game is still in Early Access, and this sales figure is reportedly higher than the combined sales of Subnautica and Subnautica: Below Zero during comparable periods.
At the time of the report's release, 91% of Steam user reviews for Subnautica 2 were positive, with an additional 4.5 million users adding the game to their wishlists.
Subnautica 2 entered Early Access on PC and Xbox Series platforms in May 2026, with development still ongoing. The team plans to release a major "Early Access 2.0" update by the end of the year, adding a new area and other features.
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