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1 outlet · Oct 9, 2026

Dave and Bancho Dive Into Subnautica 2’s Proteus

The Dave the Diver Subnautica 2 crossover is a free early 2027 DLC pack featuring Proteus, new creatures, the Leviathan, with Steam wishlisting open.

12 outlets · Oct 9, 2026

DAVE THE DIVER DLC ‘Subnautica 2 Content Pack’ announced

MINTROCKET has announced DAVE THE DIVER‘s final downloadable content pack—a Subnautica 2-themed expansion in partnership …

1 outlet · Oct 8, 2026

Subnautica 2 fans can finally hunt and kill those pesky Nibbler Mangos—in Dave the Diver's crossover DLC

I will kill them. I will cook them. I will serve them. Thanks, Dave.

1 outlet · Oct 8, 2026

"It's clear that we both adore one another's games a lot" - Dave the Diver and Subnautica 2 team up for a crossover made in heaven

At today's Triple-i Showcase , Dave the Diver studio Mintrocket announced a surprisingly obvious, and perfectly fitting, collaboration. The game's final DLC, set for release in early 2027, brings the worlds of Subnautica 2 and Dave the Diver together.

2 outlets · Aug 20, 2026

Subnautica 2 Second Early Access Update Brings New Co-Op Features

Subnautica 2 gets a major co-op update with proximity voice chat, a new revive system, improved communication, and more.

2 outlets · Aug 19, 2026

Subnautica 2 Early Access Update Adds Proximity Voice Chat, Player Revives, Emotes, and Improved Co-Op

Unknown Worlds has released the second Early Access update for open-world survival crafting game Subnautica 2, with the latest changes focused heavily on communication and co-op. One of the main additions is proximity voice chat. Communication now uses distance-based spatial audi…

1 outlet · Aug 19, 2026

Huge Subnautica 2 co-op patch adds proximity chat and a revive system as devs promise a "new region" and "new story" are still on the way

Subnautica 2's early access journey continues

1 outlet · Aug 19, 2026

Subnautica 2 update 2 brings proximity voice chat, better teamwork & a charity donation

Subnautica 2’s second update in Early Access has released, the Buddy System update bringing new features for communication and teamwork to the underwater open world survival game. Alongside the update, the studio has made a donation to The Ocean Cleanup, a non-profit devoted to r…

1 outlet · Aug 19, 2026

Subnautica 2 Early Access 1.2 Update Out Now Alongside Patch Notes, Dev Donates $100,000 to Ocean Cleanup

Subnautica 2 Early Access 1.2 is out now, adding the Buddy System to the underwater survival and crafting game. check out the patch notes in full.

1 outlet · Aug 19, 2026

Subnautica 2's August Update Makes Major Improvements to Co-op

Unknown Worlds releases update 1.2 for Subnautica 2, adding a number of quality of life improvements and highly requested features to co-op.

1 outlet · Aug 19, 2026

Subnautica 2 Patch Adds Buddy System, Dev Reveals Glimpse at Early Access 2 Update

Subnautica 2 gets its Buddy system update today, August 19. It adds a number of new features revolving around multiplayer in the underwater survival and crafting game. Here's what to expect from the 1.2 update.

2 outlets · Aug 19, 2026

Subnautica 2's new "buddy system" update just made co-op a lot more immersive

Subnautica update 1.2 adds co-op revives, player trading, and proximity-based voice chat, enhancing the co-op side of the survival game.

1 outlet · Aug 19, 2026

Subnautica 2's latest 1.2 update is friend focused—finally adding the key mechanic to any great multiplayer game

Nothing's impossible when you have the power of friendship.

1 outlet · Aug 18, 2026

Subnautica 2 Adds Proximity Chat, Inventory Sharing, and Tracking Tags on August 19th

You can finally chat with other players in-game and even revive them when they go down, among many other new improvements.

1 outlet · Aug 18, 2026

Subnautica 2's Buddy System update brings in the promised proximity chat, easier trading, and emotes so you can sarcastically applaud your friends

Another month, another Subnautica 2 update! Last month's focus was on changing creature behaviours to make it a bit less frustrating for those of you that just wanted to go on a killing spree. This month puts the focus on your friends, with the 1.2 update being titled "Buddy Syst…

1 outlet · Aug 15, 2026

The Stream Team: Making a Subnautica 2 moonpool and tadpole

Travel in Subnautica 2 is pretty slow and not-so-safe, but once Massively OP’s MJ makes a moonpool for her base, she can build a tadpole! And once she has that tadpole, she can zip around the sea at a much faster clip. She’ll also have a bit of metal between her and the ferocious…

3 outlets · Aug 13, 2026

Dive Into What’s Next with Subnautica 2 Experimental

We’re excited to announce that Subnautica 2 Experimental is now available through the XBOX Insider Program, giving players the opportunity to experience upcoming updates early and help shape the future of the game alongside the team at Unknown Worlds. Explore Tomorrow’s Updates T…

1 outlet · Aug 12, 2026

Subnautica 2 now has a beta update branch, letting players try out patches before they're finished, but beware, your saves won't carry over

Ocean survival sim Subnautica 2 now has an experimental beta branch on Steam, allowing the intrepid PC owner to test out updates before they're officially live. If there's one thing Subnautica 2's toothy underwater ecosystem has taught us, it's the value of taking risks. Just be…

1 outlet · Jul 31, 2026

'Subnautica 2' Helps Krafton Achieve Record Q2 Performance Following Unknown Worlds Breakup

Subnautica 2 is a massive game for Krafton, and it recently helped the publisher achieve a record second quarter performance.

2 outlets · Jul 30, 2026

Subnautica 2 Sells Over 5 Million Copies, Krafton Wants to Make it a “Franchise IP”

The publisher said in its recent earnings report that it sees great potential in Subnautica to be developed into a franchise.

1 outlet · Jul 29, 2026

Subnautica 2’s 5M+ box sales helped Krafton reach record-setting second quarter earnings for this year

It continues to look as though the legal fracas between Subnautica 2’s leadership and publisher Krafton was ultimately for naught as far as the Korean company is concerned, as the early access survivalbox’s release is noted as a big reason why Krafton had its biggest second quart…

1 outlet · Jul 29, 2026

Krafton pledges to turn Subnautica into "franchise IP" after Subnautica 2 surpasses 5m sales in just 22 days

Following a year of acrimonious legal tussling and a settlement agreeing to pay bonuses to Unknown Worlds developers, Krafton has now pledged to turn the Subnautica series into a "franchise IP" amid confirmation Subnautica 2 has surpassed 5m sales.

1 outlet · Jul 29, 2026

Subnautica 2 is responsible for Krafton's 'record second quarter performance' despite the messy legal battle and accusations of sabotage

But it's also come with a cost.

1 outlet · Jul 20, 2026

"I'm not a creative. I like spreadsheets" – The low-profile team that powers Marathon, Subnautica 2, NBA 2K, and more

This article concludes ExDev Week. You can find previous articles here .

1 outlet · Jul 16, 2026

How to get the Bioscanner in Subnautica 2

You'll need a Subnautica 2 Bioscanner in order to unlock additional Biomods like Camouflage and Water Secretion