Subnautica 2 PC System Requirements & Specifications

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  • Primary Subject: Subnautica 2
  • Key Update: Official PC system requirements have been revealed across four performance tiers (Minimum, Recommended, Ultra, and Ultra++).
  • Status: Confirmed
  • Last Verified: May 14, 2026
  • Quick Answer: To play Subnautica 2, you'll need at least an NVIDIA GTX 1660 and 12GB RAM, while 4K gaming requires an RTX 5070TI and 32GB RAM.

Wondering if your system can handle Subnautica 2? We've got you!

Subnautica 2's Early Access comes out on May 14, 2026, across PC and Xbox Series X/S. While the game is optimized for the Xbox, you might need to check if your system can handle playing this underwater exploration-focused survival sim.

Here's everything you need to know about Subnautica 2's system requirements on PC.

Subnautica 2 PC System Requirements

There are four tiers of PC System Requirement settings. These are Minimum Recommended, Ultra, and Ultra ++.

Subnautica 2 PC system requirements chart on a blue ocean-themed background. Columns for Minimum, Recommended, Ultra, and Ultra+ specs with details on GPU, CPU, OS, Memory, GPU Memory, Resolution/Presets, and Frames.
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The Minimum system requirements are great for low-end PC setups. You'll get to play the game at 1080p and 30 FPS. The recommended settings are the default settings, and run Subnautica 2 at 1440p and 60FPS.

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Higher-tier PCs can run the underwater adventure at 1440p and 60FPS. However, if your system can handle it, opt for the Ultra ++ settings. You can play the game at 4K and 60fps - giving you peak graphics and gameplay.

Here are all the PC system requirements to play Subnautica 2:

Minimum

  • GPU: NVIDIA GTX 1660 / AMD RX 5500XT
  • CPU: Intel i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600
  • OS: Windows 10/11
  • Memory: 12 GB
  • GPU Memory: 6 GB
  • Res/Preset: 1080p / Low
  • Frames: 30 FPS

Recommended

  • GPU: NVIDIA RTX 3070 / AMD RX 6700XT
  • CPU: Intel i7-13700 / AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
  • OS: Windows 11
  • Memory: 16 GB
  • GPU Memory: 8 GB
  • Res/Preset: 1440p / Medium
  • Frames: 60 FPS

Ultra

  • GPU: NVIDIA RTX 4070 / AMD RX 6900XT
  • CPU: Intel i7-13700 / AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
  • OS: Windows 11
  • Memory: 32 GB
  • GPU Memory: 12 GB
  • Res/Preset: 1440p / High
  • Frames: 60 FPS

Ultra++

  • GPU: NVIDIA RTX 5070TI / AMD RX 7900XTX
  • CPU: Intel i9-14900K / AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D
  • OS: Windows 11
  • Memory: 32 GB
  • GPU Memory: 16 GB
  • Res/Preset: 4K / High
  • Frames: 60 FPS

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