Subnautica 2 Early Access: Release Date, Times, and Game Pass

Subnautica 2 Early Access finally has a confirmed release date, and the alien depths are calling our names once again. As detailed by Unknown Worlds in their official blog and echoed by Vandal, this highly anticipated survival sequel drops this month for Xbox Series and PC, bringing one of the community's most requested features: online co-op for up to four players.

Built on Unreal Engine 5, the game promises to take marine terror and exploration to a whole new level. Mark Thursday, May 14, 2026, on your calendar, when the Early Access servers go live on Steam, Epic Games Store, the Microsoft Store, and Xbox consoles.

What time does Early Access start?

To make sure you don't miss the first wave, here are the global server launch times:

• Los Angeles (PDT): 08:00 AM
• New York (EDT): 11:00 AM
• Mexico (CST): 09:00 AM
• São Paulo (BRT): 12:00 PM
• Spain (CEST): 05:00 PM

Play on Game Pass from Day 1

The best news for many is that you won't need to buy the game separately if you’re already in the Microsoft ecosystem. Subnautica 2 will hit Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass the exact moment Early Access begins.

It's time to squad up and see who survives the new leviathans lurking in the dark. Whether you decide to play solo for that classic terrifying experience or jump into co-op to share the panic, the new alien ocean won't give you a break.