"Subnautica 2 Devs Confirm: No Live-Service or Multiplayer Focus"

Subnautica 2 developers quickly clarified that the game will not be a live-service title, contrary to initial reports, and will instead receive regular updates during early access, similar to the original Subnautica. The game will not feature battle passes, seasons, or subscriptions, and while co-op is optional, the game can be fully experienced in single-player mode. The early access launch is not planned for 2024, and more information will be shared later this year.