Subnautica 2 details create confusion

Excitement and confusion have surfaced within the gaming community as new details about Subnautica 2 emerged, hinting at multiplayer features and ongoing support for the title. While rumors initially hinted at a "games as a service" model sparking concern about potential battle passes and subscriptions, developer Unknown Worlds clarified that this simply meant the game is planned to receive regular updates over the years, without additional passes or subscription fees. Furthermore, Subnautica 2 aims to include a cooperative mode allowing up to four players to explore a new planet together, yet this feature is optional and not the core focus of the game. Unknown Worlds corrected publisher Krafton's statement regarding an Early Access release this year, stating it's not happening but that more information is expected to be shared later this year. Krafton acquired Unknown Worlds in 2021.

Will Subnautica 2 require players to purchase battle passes or subscriptions to enjoy the full game?

No, Unknown Worlds has clarified that there will be no battle passes, subscriptions, or season passes in Subnautica 2; the mention of "games as a service" simply indicates plans for ongoing updates to the game.

The original Subnautica is an open-world survival action-adventure game, initially released in 2018, where players explore the depths of an alien underwater world filled with wonder and peril. Developed and published by Unknown Worlds Entertainment, Subnautica received critical acclaim for its engaging gameplay, crafting system, and environmental storytelling. Its sequel, Subnautica: Below Zero, expanded on the original with new biomes and a continued narrative, marrying survival mechanics with exploration in a chilling arctic setting. Fans eagerly anticipating Subnautica 2 can expect the series' hallmark of underwater exploration with fresh multiplayer elements to offer a new twist on the beloved franchise.