Subnautica

Subnautica

Adventure • Indie
2018

Subnautica is an upcoming Adventure/Indie game releasing on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Android. Scheduled to launch on January 23, 2018.

Developed by Unknown Worlds and published by Gearbox Publishing, Unknown Worlds.

Release Date: 01/24/2018

Released
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Story

You have crash-landed on an alien ocean world, and the only way to go is down. Subnautica's oceans range from sun drenched shallow coral reefs to treacherous deep-sea trenches, lava fields, and bio-luminescent underwater rivers. Manage your oxygen supply as you explore kelp forests, plateaus, reefs, and winding cave systems. The water teems with life: Some of it helpful, much of it harmful.

After crash landing in your Life Pod, the clock is ticking to find water, food, and to develop the equipment you need to explore. Collect resources from the ocean around you. Craft diving gear, lights, habitat modules, and submersibles. Venture deeper and further form to find rarer resources, allowing you to craft more advanced items.

Screenshots

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Game Information

Platforms

Xbox Series X|SPlayStation 4AndroidPC (Microsoft Windows)iOSSteamVRPlayStation 5MacOculus RiftXbox OneNintendo Switch

Genres

AdventureIndie

Developer

  • Unknown Worlds

Publishers

  • Gearbox Publishing
  • Unknown Worlds

Age Rating

ESRB: Unknown

Player Perspective

First personVirtual Reality

Ratings & Reviews

84%
Critic Score
11 reviews
84%
User Score
487 ratings

Features & Details

Themes & Elements

Science fictionSurvivalOpen world

Game Modes

Single player

Key Features

explorationunderwaterswimmingaquaticunderwater gameplaypax east 2014submarine

Game Engine

Built with Unity

Release Information

Primary Release Date

January 23, 2018

✅ Already released

Platform Release Dates

Mac

June 1, 2015
Worldwide
January 23, 2018
Worldwide

Nintendo Switch

May 14, 2021
North America
May 14, 2021
Japan
May 14, 2021
Europe

PlayStation 4

December 4, 2018
Worldwide

PlayStation 5

May 13, 2021
Worldwide

SteamVR

January 23, 2018
Worldwide

Xbox One

May 1, 2016
Worldwide

Xbox Series X|S

May 14, 2021
Worldwide

PC (Microsoft Windows)

December 16, 2014
Worldwide
January 23, 2018
Worldwide

iOS

July 8, 2025
Worldwide

Oculus Rift

January 23, 2018
Worldwide

Android

July 8, 2025
Worldwide

Release Notes

  • Release dates may vary by region and platform
  • Pre-orders may be available before the official release date
  • Digital releases typically go live at 00:00 local time
  • Physical releases may arrive a few days earlier or later depending on shipping

System Requirements

Estimated system requirements for Subnautica on PC

Minimum Requirements

os:Windows 10 64-bit
processor:Intel Core i7-8700K / AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
memory:16 GB RAM
graphics:NVIDIA RTX 2060 / AMD RX 6600 XT
directx:Version 12
storage:50 GB available space (SSD recommended)

Recommended Requirements

✨ Recommended
os:Windows 11 64-bit
processor:Intel Core i7-10700K / AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
memory:32 GB RAM
graphics:NVIDIA RTX 3080 / AMD RX 6800 XT
directx:Version 12
storage:100 GB available space (NVMe SSD recommended)

Important Notes

  • These are estimated requirements based on game analysis and industry standards
  • Official system requirements will be announced closer to release date
  • SSD storage highly recommended for reduced loading times
  • Requirements may vary for different graphics settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra)
  • VR games may have additional requirements if VR support is included

💡Performance Tips

For the best experience with Subnautica, consider upgrading to an SSD, ensuring your graphics drivers are up to date, and closing unnecessary background applications before playing.

Frequently Asked Questions about Subnautica