The early access Subnautica 2 roadmap gives you a look at what Unknown Worlds is cooking up for its survival game sequel. We're now two updates deep with 1.2, the Buddy System Update, dropping most recently, which also means we're into a slightly more unclear section of the early access roadmap. There are no dates or timelines on the roadmap either, so it could be a while before Subnautica 2 gets another update. Regardless, here's a rundown of everything we do know, with a look at the remaining Subnautica 2 roadmap.
Subnautica 2 early access roadmap
Now that early access updates 1 and 2 for Subnautica 2 are out, we're into the "Future" section of the official roadmap, which means the next updates will be focused on expanding the game.
The next Subnautica 2 update, which is coming "later in the year" is going to add a new region, creatures, and resources. The Subnautica 2 roadmap also mentions a new vehicle, new tools, and more story content to carry on the plot. This is also all in addition to the usual bug fixes and quality-of-life changes that are informed quite heavily by community feedback.
Hopefully Unknown Worlds release an updated roadmap at some point too as there's no indication of when or in what form these new features and changes will arrive or what's beyond these updates.
I certainly can't wait to see the new biomes and creatures set to arrive in Subnautica 2 during early access, which is currently set to last around two to three years according to a statement on Steam. With all that's to come before then, though, I'm happy to wait.
Here's a brief overview of the updates that have come so far:
Subnautica 2 Buddy System Update (1.2)
Subnautica 2 update 1.2. known as the Buddy System update launched on August 19, 2026, with the headline additions being cross-platform proximity chat, player reviving, emotes, and trading between players.
You can also play as two new characters, Jegna and Grace, and there have also been some community-suggested changes to the HUD and the Subnautica 2 Habitat Builder tool, along with many other tweaks and fixes for the game.
Subnautica 2 Adaptive Measures Update (1.1)
Early Access update 1.1, AKA Adaptive Measures, was released on July 8, 2026, and focused on changes to creature behaviour. Not only can you now more easily assess (and scan) creatures after hitting them with a tool, you can also stun them with the Subnautica 2 Sonic Resonator tool. There are also new biomods, storage updates, and UI upgrades.
In the meantime, we can help guide you through everything that's already available in early access, including how to get a Subnautica 2 tadpole for easier exploration, how to craft Subnautica 2 ingots, and how to make the most of Subnautica 2 console commands.
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