Subnautica 2 enters Early Access on May 14, 2026, at a baseline price of $29.99 USD on Steam, the Epic Games Store, the Microsoft Store, and Xbox Series X|S. Unknown Worlds has confirmed that this Early Access price will increase when the game reaches its 1.0 release, which the studio estimates is two to three years away.
Quick answer: Subnautica 2 costs $29.99 USD during Early Access on PC and Xbox Series X|S, with regional pricing applied at each storefront. It is also included on day one with Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass at no extra charge.
Subnautica 2 Early Access price by platform
The Early Access price is identical across the three PC storefronts and the Xbox store. Players who already subscribe to Game Pass do not need to buy the game separately to play it.
| Platform | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Steam | $29.99 |
| Epic Games Store | $29.99 |
| Microsoft Store (PC) | $29.99 |
| Xbox Series X|S | $29.99 |
| PC Game Pass | Included with subscription |
| Xbox Game Pass Ultimate | Included with subscription |
A PlayStation version is not part of the Early Access launch. Sony does not offer an Early Access program comparable to Steam or Xbox, so PlayStation players will need to wait for the full 1.0 release.
Regional pricing on Steam
Steam applies localized pricing, so the cost in your country may be lower than the straight currency conversion. Below are the launch prices recorded on the Steam store.
| Region / Currency | Price |
|---|---|
| United States (USD) | $29.99 |
| United Kingdom (GBP) | £25.99 |
| Eurozone (EUR) | €29.99 |
| China (CNY) | ¥108 |
| India (INR) | ₹1,800 |
| Indonesia (IDR) | Rp 350,999 |
| Ukraine (UAH) | 899₴ |
| LATAM (USD) | $20.99 |
| MENA (USD) | $20.99 |
| South Asia (USD) | $20.99 |
| CIS (USD) | $22.99 |
Check your own storefront before purchase, since currency rates and regional adjustments can shift over time.
Bundle and loyalty discounts on Steam
Steam offers two ways to lower the effective cost of Subnautica 2 if you also want the earlier games or already own them.
- Subnautica Deep Ocean Bundle: Includes Subnautica, Subnautica: Below Zero, and Subnautica 2 with a 50% bundle discount, priced at $40.47 instead of $80.97 at full price.
- Loyalty discount: Players who already own both Subnautica and Subnautica: Below Zero on Steam receive a 10% discount on Subnautica 2.
The bundle stacks the existing per-title discounts with a 10% complete-the-bundle reduction, which is why the total drops well below the sum of each game's individual price.
Game Pass access
Subnautica 2 is available on day one through Microsoft's subscription services at no additional cost beyond the subscription itself.
| Subscription | Monthly cost | Includes Subnautica 2 |
|---|---|---|
| PC Game Pass | $13.99 | Yes, via Game Preview |
| Xbox Game Pass Ultimate | $22.99 | Yes, via Game Preview |
Game Preview is Microsoft's label for Early Access titles on Game Pass. You can install and play the full Early Access build the same as a purchased copy for as long as your subscription is active.
Will the price go up after Early Access?
Yes. Unknown Worlds has stated that the price of Subnautica 2 will rise when the game leaves Early Access and reaches its 1.0 version. The studio estimates the Early Access phase will last two to three years, placing the 1.0 launch somewhere in the 2028 to 2029 window. The exact 1.0 price has not been announced.
If you buy during Early Access, you keep the game permanently and receive every update through to 1.0 at no extra charge. There is no subscription, no season pass, no battle pass, and no microtransactions tied to the title.
How to confirm your purchase worked
Step 1: Open your library on Steam, the Epic Games Store, the Microsoft Store, or the Xbox dashboard. Subnautica 2 should appear as owned (or as available through Game Pass if you subscribe).
Step 2: Check the install size before downloading. The Steam build is around 12.9 GB to preload, with a total disk requirement of roughly 14.56 GB once installed.
Step 3: Launch the game after the May 14, 2026, release time (08:00 PT / 11:00 ET / 15:00 UTC / 17:00 CEST). If the store still shows a "Pre-purchase" or locked state past that time, restart the client to refresh entitlements.
Pricing, bundle offers, and regional rates can change after launch, so the storefront page for your region remains the definitive reference for what you will be charged at checkout.