Subnautica 2 For PS5? Here’s What We Know So Far
Subnautica 2, currently in early access, has become hugely popular but remains unavailable on PlayStation 5, frustrating PS5 owners. The game is available through Steam’s Early Access program on PC and Xbox Game Preview, and is included in Xbox Game Pass.
The absence from PS5 stems from PlayStation’s lack of a formal Early Access program comparable to Steam’s established platform or Xbox’s Game Preview service. While Sony does support select early-access titles on PS5, its criteria appear inconsistent—some games like Palworld are available, but there is no clear policy governing which early-access games receive approval.
A developer comment from Unknown Worlds shared on Reddit confirmed the situation, stating that “PlayStation doesn’t have an Early Access program currently [so there’s] no news on Subnautica 2 [for the PS5].” This suggests no immediate PS5 release is planned during the early-access period. Some speculation exists about a potential Microsoft exclusivity arrangement given the game’s Game Pass availability, though this remains unconfirmed. The situation highlights broader frustrations with Sony’s approach to early-access gaming compared to competitors, with Subnautica 2’s explosive success potentially putting pressure on the company to reconsider its policies.