Subnautica 2 Surges: 1 Million Copies Sold in Under an Hour!

Subnautica 2 has achieved remarkable success since its early access launch, selling over 1 million copies in less than an hour. The game quickly ascended Steam's charts, securing the fourth position for concurrent players with more than 460,000. This figure excludes players on the Epic Games Store and Xbox, suggesting an even larger total player base.

The game's impressive debut was anticipated, having garnered 5 million wishlists prior to release. Its launch followed a significant legal dispute involving Unknown Worlds executives and its owner, Krafton, which had previously delayed the game from its planned 2025 early access release. A judicial ruling in March resolved the executive dispute and allowed for a new launch date.

Unknown Worlds anticipates that the early access period for Subnautica 2 will extend for approximately two to three years, allowing for ongoing development and player feedback integration.