Unknown Worlds has unveiled the PC system requirements for the highly anticipated Subnautica 2. Following development challenges, the game is set to launch in Early Access on May 14th. While already listed on Steam, Epic Games Store, and Xbox for Series X/S, the price remains undisclosed ahead of its release.
The PC version will leverage upscaling technologies like NVIDIA DLSS and AMD FSR to enhance gameplay fluidity. It will also feature an improved lighting system powered by Lumen, more detailed underwater environments utilizing Nanite, and advanced water physics. Mod support is confirmed, and the game will take advantage of the DirectStorage API on Windows 11 to minimize loading times for users with NVMe PCIe SSDs.
Subnautica 2 PC System Requirements
Minimum Requirements (1080p, Low Settings, 30 FPS)
- OS: Windows 11
- Processor: Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600
- Memory: 12 GB RAM
- VRAM: 6 GB
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 or AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT
- Storage: SSD
Recommended Requirements (1080p High / 1440p Medium, 60 FPS)
- Processor: Intel Core i7-13700 or AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- VRAM: 8 GB
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 or AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT
Ultra Requirements (1440p, High Settings, 60 FPS)
- Processor: Intel Core i7-13700 or AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
- Memory: 32 GB RAM
- VRAM: 12 GB
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 or AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT
Ultra++ Requirements (4K, High Settings, 60 FPS)
- Processor: Intel Core i9-14900K or AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D
- Memory: 32 GB RAM
- VRAM: 16 GB
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX
For an optimal 4K 60 FPS experience, Subnautica 2 demands top-tier hardware, including CPUs like the Intel Core i9-14900K or AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D, and graphics cards such as the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX. The game will ship with 32 GB of RAM and 16 GB of VRAM for its highest settings. It remains to be seen if the performance will justify these high requirements or if upscaling technologies will be essential for achieving smooth gameplay. Players will find out in two weeks.
