Where to buy
Where to buy Subnautica 2
Four legitimate paths: Steam, Epic Games Store, Microsoft Store / Xbox, or Xbox Game Pass (subscription includes the game day-one). All stores cross-play together — your choice doesn't lock you out of any friend's lobby. Standard Edition: $29.99 USD.
Pre-order — note
Pre-orders are no longer relevant. Subnautica 2 already launched in Early Access on May 14, 2026. You're buying live, not pre-ordering. If a "pre-order" page still exists for a future 1.0 SKU, treat it as a placeholder; details unconfirmed.
All storefronts
Steam
$29.99Most-supported PC store. Steam Cloud saves. Pagefind community reviews, workshop ecosystem.
Best for PC players who want the largest community.
Open store →Epic Games Store
$29.99Full crossplay with Steam and Xbox. Watch for free-game promotions during EA.
Pick this if you already use Epic and don't care about Steam Workshop.
Open store →Microsoft Store / Xbox (PC + Console)
$29.99Same listing covers Xbox Series X|S and Windows. Crossplay with Steam and Epic.
Best for console players or anyone with an Xbox + PC household.
Open store →Xbox Game Pass (PC / Console / Ultimate)
Included with subscriptionDay-one in the Game Pass catalog. Ultimate also unlocks Xbox Cloud Gaming.
Cheapest entry point if you don't already own it elsewhere.
Open store →Which one should you pick?
- Already pay for Game Pass? Don't buy it. It's in the catalog at no extra cost.
- PC, no Game Pass, no preference? Steam. Largest community, best mod / workshop integration, Steam Cloud.
- Have an Xbox Series X|S? Microsoft Store. Same SKU works on Xbox console and Xbox PC app if you cross to Windows later.
- Care about the lawsuit / Krafton? Storefront choice doesn't change publisher cuts in any way that's published. See controversy timeline for context if it matters to your decision.
Game Pass — what's actually included?
- Game Pass Core: Does NOT include the full Game Pass catalog. Subnautica 2 is not on Core.
- Game Pass Standard (Console): Includes Subnautica 2 on Xbox Series X|S.
- PC Game Pass: Includes Subnautica 2 on Windows.
- Game Pass Ultimate: Includes Console + PC + Xbox Cloud Gaming.
Refund policies (summary)
- Steam: Standard 2-hour / 14-day refund. Early Access does not change this.
- Epic: Similar — 14 days from purchase, under 2 hours of play.
- Microsoft Store: 14-day window with limited playtime; case-by-case.
- Game Pass: N/A for a single title; cancel the sub if you want out.
Buying for a friend / gifting
Steam supports gifting via the standard Steam gift flow. Xbox / Microsoft Store also supports gift purchases. Game Pass gift cards work for any subscriber. Crossplay means you can buy on whichever store is cheapest in your region and still play together — see co-op hub.
Bundles
No official Subnautica 1 + Below Zero + Subnautica 2 bundle has been announced at EA launch. The franchise has not historically offered cross-game bundles outside of Steam community-collection lists. [unconfirmed]
Avoid these
- Key resellers (G2A, Kinguin, etc.) — unverified provenance, no support if the key is revoked.
- Pirate sites — Subnautica 2's multiplayer is host-server-validated; cracked builds cannot crossplay.
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Last updated: 2026-05-25. Storefront URLs may regionalize automatically.