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Subnautica 2 Surpasses 5M Steam Wishlists

Casey ScheldMay 11, 2026
Subnautica 2 Surpasses 5M Steam Wishlists - Gamers Heroes

Ahead of its Early Access launch on May 14, the team at Unknown Worlds announced that Subnautica 2 has surpassed over five million Steam wishlists.

An underwater survival adventure title set on a new alien world, Subnautica 2 will feature enhanced underwater lighting and rendering powered by Unreal Engine 5.

In case you missed it, be sure to check out the “First Dive” showcase on demand below:

Subnautica 2 Early Access: First Dive Showcase

Ted Gill, CEO of Unknown Worlds, said the following:

“We’re thrilled by the enthusiasm for the Early Access launch.

We can’t wait to hear from you as we continue building this game together.”

To celebrate, from the moment Subnautica 2 launches in Steam Early Access, every player across every platform will receive the Reaper Leviathan Statue blueprint.

One can wishlist Subnautica 2 for themselves via its official Steam page, with pre-loading now available as of this writing.

An official Subnautica Discord channel is also available for those looking to join the conversation.

Source: Press Release

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Casey ScheldMay 11, 2026
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Casey Scheld

Casey Scheld brings 15+ years of experience, previously serving in professional comms and (of course!) writing roles. Joining in 2012, his role as EIC lets him explore the human element, tapping into the stories - and passion! - that make us all love the medium.

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