Subnautica 2 Wiki

Overview of vehicles in the Subnautica franchise and confirmed vehicles in Subnautica 2, including the Tadpole, Dive Elevator, and Wakemaker, plus the cut Trident.

Complete guide to Planet Zezura, the alien ocean world in Subnautica 2. Covers all confirmed biomes (Coral Gardens, Kelp Forest, Jelly Plateaus, World Tree, Overgrown Ruins), surface conditions, the Blight bacterium, fauna, vehicles, the Biosampler genetic modification system, and connections to Planet 4546B lore.

The full story of KRAFTON's acquisition of Unknown Worlds for $750 million, the firing of the founders, the 'Project X' task force, and the Delaware Chancery Court lawsuit.

The Collector Leviathan is the first hostile leviathan-class creature revealed for Subnautica 2, a squid-like predator with four tentacles, roar attacks, and intelligent AI.

The Dive Elevator is a platform vehicle in Subnautica 2 for descending to depths and hauling resources, designed for co-op use.

Anthony Gallegos is the Design Lead for Subnautica 2, previously a gaming journalist at IGN and co-founder of the Rebel FM podcast.

Content cut from Subnautica 2's Early Access scope between 2023 and 2025, including the Trident vehicle, second story chapter, two biomes, and ecosystem restoration.

Timeline and summaries of all five Subnautica 2 developer vlogs released between April 2025 and February 2026.

The Wakemaker is a set of wearable underwater boosters in Subnautica 2, replacing the handheld Seaglide from previous games.

The Tadpole is a new submersible vehicle in Subnautica 2, featuring a manta ray-inspired chassis design and detailed in Dev Vlog 4.

The Sea Emperor Leviathan is the last of its species in the original Subnautica, a 200-meter telepathic creature over 2,600 years old, voiced by Lani Minella.

Confirmed and leaked biomes in Subnautica 2 on Planet Zezura, including both underwater zones and surface environments.

How co-op multiplayer works in Subnautica 2, including cross-play, drop-in/drop-out sessions, and the no-forced-co-op design philosophy.

Complete platform availability and PC system requirements for Subnautica 2, including confirmed platforms, supported languages, and hardware specifications.

Complete timeline and roadmap for Subnautica 2's Early Access launch, development schedule, planned content updates, and monetization approach.

The ship AI is a central narrative element in Subnautica 2 that guides the player through their mission on Planet Zezura while raising questions about the true nature of the expedition.

Comprehensive list of known biomes on Planet Zezura in Subnautica 2, including biome names discovered in dev vlog file names and details on the handcrafted environment design.

The Waterslug is a new creature in Subnautica 2, first revealed through a creative ARG involving Time Capsules planted in the original Subnautica by Unknown Worlds developers.

The Hammerhead is a new creature inhabiting the oceans of Planet Zezura in Subnautica 2, named for its distinctive hammer-shaped head structure.

Guide to all confirmed tools and equipment in Subnautica 2, including the Scanner, Biosampler, Wakemaker, and other gear for surviving Planet Zezura.

Overview of crafting, resource gathering, and the progressive crafting loop in Subnautica 2 on Planet Zezura.

Complete guide to the DNA adaptation system in Subnautica 2, where players use the Biosampler to extract alien genetic material and modify their own body for survival on Planet Zezura.

Base building in Subnautica 2 features a major overhaul with new structural pieces, support pillars, superconducting foundations, and shared power management in co-op.

Cory Strader is the Visual Development Lead for Subnautica 2, co-creator of Natural Selection, and the longest-tenured artist at Unknown Worlds with 17+ years.

Steve Papoutsis is the CEO of Unknown Worlds Entertainment since July 2025, previously known for producing Dead Space at EA Visceral Games and leading Striking Distance Studios.

Unknown Worlds Entertainment is the fully remote game studio behind the Subnautica franchise, founded in 2001 by Charlie Cleveland.

The Biosampler tool in Subnautica 2 lets players collect DNA samples from alien creatures and modify their own genetics for survival adaptations like night vision and cold resistance.

Complete overview of Subnautica 2, the underwater survival adventure on Planet Zezura by Unknown Worlds Entertainment, headed to Early Access in May 2026.

Warpers (Self-Warping Quarantine Enforcers) are bio-mechanical creatures created by the Architects to contain the Kharaa bacterium on Planet 4546B.

The Reaper Leviathan is the most iconic hostile creature in Subnautica, a 55-meter predator with four mandibles that patrols the Crash Zone and Dunes.

The Subnautica community across Steam, Reddit, Discord, and the modding scene including BepInEx, Nautilus, Nitrox, and the speedrunning community.

Full story recap of Subnautica: Below Zero (2021), covering Robin Ayou, Al-An, Sam's death, Marguerit Maida, the Frozen Leviathan, and the story rewrite.

The Architects (Precursors) are an advanced alien civilization in the Subnautica universe who built the Quarantine Enforcement Platform, Disease Research Facility, and Primary Containment Facility on Planet 4546B.

Time Capsules are a community feature in the original Subnautica that lets players leave messages, screenshots, and items for other players to discover.

Seth Dickinson is the Senior Narrative Designer for Subnautica 2, known for writing Destiny's Books of Sorrow, the Baru Cormorant novel series, and Exordia.

Core survival mechanics in the Subnautica franchise and how Subnautica 2 changes the formula with genetic modification, decimal resources, the Blight system, and no weapons.

Natural Selection is the Half-Life mod and standalone sequel that established Unknown Worlds Entertainment, attracting over 2 million downloads and leading to the creation of Subnautica.

Voices from Beyond is an ongoing audio drama series set in the Subnautica universe, with three episodes released as of early 2026 featuring a Mongolian family and connections to Planet Zezura.

Alterra Corporation is an interstellar Trans-Gov in the Subnautica universe that began as a defense manufacturer and grew into a mega-corporation that bills its employees for their own survival.

Charlie Cleveland ("Flayra") is the co-founder of Unknown Worlds Entertainment, creator of Natural Selection and Subnautica, and architect of the franchise's no-weapons philosophy.