Subnautica 2 Announced, Has 4-Player Co-Op

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Subnautica 2 Announced, Has 4-Player Co-Op

Key Takeaways

  • Subnautica 2 will enter early access in 2025.
  • The sequel to the 2018 game will include a 4-player online co-op mode.
  • Subnautica 2 will be available on Xbox Series X/S and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and Windows Store.

As a seasoned gamer and an ardent fan of Subnautica, I can hardly contain my excitement for the impending arrival of Subnautica 2! Having spent countless hours exploring the vast underwater expanse of 4546B in the original game and battling those fearsome Leviathans, I’ve been eagerly awaiting news about its sequel. The announcement that it will feature a 4-player co-op mode has me absolutely thrilled!

At the Xbox Partner Preview event held on October 17, Krafton and Unknown Worlds Entertainment unveiled the initial sneak peek of Subnautica 2, announcing its planned entry into early access in the year 2025. As a follow-up to the 2018 game Subnautica, the upcoming Subnautica 2 will be set on a different planet and feature a multiplayer co-op mode for up to four players.

Drawing ideas from games like Minecraft, the initial Subnautica game provided players an opportunity to delve into the underwater world of planet 4546B, uncover mysteries surrounding the advanced alien race called the Architects, and come face-to-face with Leviathans that might attack unexpectedly. The spin-off of Subnautica, Subnautica: Below Zero, was launched in early access in 2019. Originally intended to be an expansion for Subnautica, Below Zero eventually evolved into a separate game set two years after the original. Both Subnautica and Below Zero were praised for their unique underwater exploration mechanics and motivating players to explore the ocean’s depths extensively.

Following numerous hints from the Subnautica development team across social media platforms, Unknown Worlds and Krafton finally revealed the first glimpse of the upcoming sequel to fans. During the October 17 Xbox Partner Preview event, a brief trailer for Subnautica 2 was unveiled, lasting approximately one minute. The video depicted the unnamed player character plunging into the ocean depths. Unlike its predecessors, Subnautica 2 will be set on a new planet and will introduce an online multiplayer co-op mode that can accommodate up to four players. New tools, bases, submersibles, and marine life are expected in Subnautica 2, which is slated for early access release in 2025 on Xbox Series X/S consoles, as well as PC platforms like Steam, Epic Games Store, and Windows Store.

Subnautica 2 Enters Early Access in 2025

As an eager fan, I can’t wait to add Subnautica 2 to my wishlist on every platform so I’m ready when the early access phase kicks off in 2025! Although a specific date for Subnautica 2’s early access hasn’t been announced yet, it’s exciting to know that Xbox Game Pass subscribers will get to play it at no extra cost. Keeping in mind that players might come across bugs during development, Unknown Worlds and Krafton have promised an engaging experience for the early access community, inviting us to help shape the future of Subnautica 2 by providing valuable feedback throughout its early access period.

In the vein of an increasing number of games utilizing Unreal Engine 5, it’s expected that the sceneries and creatures in “Subnautica 2” will show significantly more detail compared to their predecessors. We can only wait and see what innovative gameplay “Subnautica 2” will offer during its early access phase.

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2024-10-17 22:23