Co-op is definitely the worst way to play Subnautica 2, but as a big old sea-wuss, I really don't care
Subnautica 2 has launched into early access, offering a mix of sandbox survival and structured narrative. Despite the ongoing legal issues surrounding its developer, Unknown Worlds, the game presents an impressive start with its underwater exploration. The co-op feature aims to provide a sense of safety for players who may be apprehensive about the ocean depths.
- ▪Subnautica 2 was released in early access after four years of development.
- ▪The game features a co-op mode that allows players to explore together.
- ▪Unknown Worlds is currently involved in a legal dispute with its owner, Krafton.
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Home Features Subnautica 2 Co-op is definitely the worst way to play Subnautica 2, but as a big old sea-wuss, I really don't care Kelp, I need somebody. Image credit: Unknown Worlds <img alt="Matt Wales avatar" src="https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/1521645425.jpg?width=2048&height=2048&fit=bounds&quality=85&format=jpg&auto=webp" style="aspect-ratio: 1" width="180" height="179" > Feature by Matt Wales News Reporter Published on May 21, 2026 Follow Subnautica 2 Confession time: I never actually finished the original Subnautica. It’s not that I didn't love its clever mix of sandbox survival and structured narrative; it's just that I'm a massive wuss when it comes to the sea. Or what lies beneath, at least. Subnautica's sun-kissed Safe Shallows? Fine, lovely.
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