Subnautica 2 is the long-awaited full sequel to the critically acclaimed underwater survival game Subnautica. Developed by Unknown Worlds Entertainment and now available in Early Access, Subnautica 2 builds on everything that made the original special while introducing new biomes, new creatures, full co-op multiplayer, and a standalone story set in a brand new alien ocean world. This hub page collects all Ricardo’s Subnautica 2 content — guides, tips, and Early Access coverage from the RicardoPlays channel.
What Is Subnautica 2?
Subnautica 2 is a first-person underwater survival game. You have arrived on an alien planet covered almost entirely in ocean — your ship has crashed, your supplies are limited, and the ocean is filled with extraordinary creatures, ancient alien technology, and mysteries that unfold as you explore. You gather resources, build underwater bases, craft vehicles and equipment, and descend progressively deeper into an alien world that becomes more spectacular and more dangerous with every metre you descend.
The sequel introduces co-op multiplayer for up to four players — a frequently requested feature from the original Subnautica community. Co-op fundamentally changes the experience: shared exploration, divided labour, and the ability to share genuinely terrifying creature encounters with a friend who is equally unprepared. Subnautica 2 is also larger than the original, with more diverse biome types and a new world that rewards the exploration instincts developed in the first game.
Subnautica 2 Early Access: What’s Available
In Early Access, Subnautica 2 includes the core survival loop, multiple biomes, co-op for 2-4 players, base building, vehicle crafting, and early story elements. The full story arc and all planned biomes are not yet present. Unknown Worlds is actively updating the game through the Early Access period, and the content available is already substantial — dozens of hours of exploration and survival gameplay are accessible in the current Early Access build.
All Subnautica 2 Guides on This Blog
- Subnautica 2 Early Access Guide — what’s in the game and what’s coming
- Subnautica 2 Base Building Guide — best locations, modules, and co-op strategies
- How to Prepare for Subnautica 2 — playing the originals for context
- Subnautica Tips and Tricks — 12 things every new player should know (applies to Subnautica 2 as well)
Subnautica 2 on RicardoPlays
Ricardo has been covering Subnautica 2 on the RicardoPlays – Beyond RTS YouTube channel from before Early Access launch through the ongoing updates. The channel includes reaction videos to major game announcements, Early Access launch gameplay, guide content for new mechanics as they are discovered, and co-op sessions with the community. Subscribe to the RicardoPlays channel for the most comprehensive and up-to-date Subnautica 2 content available.