Subnautica 2 Revealed: First Trailer & Xbox Game Pass Details | 2025

Stunning First Look Trailer Reveals New Depths

Today's Xbox Partner Showcase delivered an eagerly awaited glimpse into the depths of Subnautica 2, as Unknown Worlds Entertainment finally unveiled their first look trailer for the highly-anticipated sequel. While brief, the stunning reveal has already made waves among fans of the series.

A New Frontier

The minute-long trailer showcases the next evolution of Subnautica's breathtaking underwater world. While details remain largely beneath the surface, the visual fidelity represents a significant leap forward for the series. Viewers were treated to tantalizing glimpses of new aquatic species that players will encounter in their exploration.

Beyond Familiar Waters

Breaking from tradition, Subnautica 2 will venture beyond the familiar waters of Planet 4546B, taking players to entirely new alien oceans. This expansion of the game's universe promises fresh discoveries and challenges for both veterans and newcomers alike.

Xbox Game Pass Early Access

In a significant announcement for Xbox players, Unknown Worlds confirmed that Subnautica 2 will surface on Xbox Game Pass through early access in 2025. Community manager Donya Abramo emphasized the importance of this platform for development:

"Launching via the Xbox Game Preview program provides an incredible opportunity for anyone trying the game to send feedback our way. It helped shape and guide the direction of Subnautica and Subnautica: Below Zero, and we're thrilled to be developing Subnautica 2 in the same tradition."

Diving Together

Perhaps the most transformative addition is the introduction of four-player cooperative play, available from the game preview launch. This long-requested feature will allow friends to explore the mysterious depths together, though solo explorers can still choose to brave the waters alone.

Enhanced Exploration Tools

Unknown Worlds promises expanded gameplay features including new and improved tools, vehicles, and base building options. While specific details remain scarce, the developers have teased that more revelations will surface in the coming months.

Legacy of Excellence

The original Subnautica made waves upon its 2018 release, earning critical acclaim and securing PC Game of the Year at the Golden Joystick Awards. Its 2021 spin-off, Subnautica: Below Zero, expanded the formula with surface exploration, though many fans preferred the original's focus on underwater adventure. Now, Subnautica 2 appears poised to dive deeper into what made the series special while charting new territory.

With its combination of proven excellence and bold new features, Subnautica 2 looks set to make a spectacular splash when it arrives in 2025. The game's appearance in Xbox Game Pass early access will give players their first chance to explore its mysterious new depths together.

The depths are calling once again, and this time, you won't have to answer alone. Will you be diving into Subnautica 2 when it surfaces on Xbox Game Pass?