Subnautica 2 Early Access PC System Requirements—How Much Space Does Subnautica 2 Early Access Need?
Subnautica 2 has launched in early access on PC and Xbox with significantly increased system requirements compared to its predecessor. The expanded scope and new features promise a larger underwater world, but will require more powerful hardware to run.
The minimum PC specifications for early access include an Nvidia GTX 1660 or AMD RX 5500XT GPU, an Intel i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600 processor, 12GB of RAM, and 6GB of dedicated VRAM. The game requires Windows 10 or 11 and supports a baseline of 1080p resolution with low graphics settings. While the article notes that previous Subnautica titles were relatively undemanding, Subnautica 2 represents a notable step up in system requirements across the board.
Beyond the minimum specifications, the article indicates that recommended, ultra, and ultra++ performance tiers are available for higher-end systems. This tiered approach allows players with varying hardware capabilities to experience the game with appropriate graphics settings. Early access is currently available on both PC and Xbox platforms, with the article suggesting that PC will likely host the majority of players during this early development phase.