Can you hear that? That’s the distant bubbling of sea monsters (probably) and the distant thump of gamers refreshing their launch screens. Subnautica 2 drops into Early Access on May 14, and if you want to coordinate a friend-filled plunge, here’s when the game unlocks in different countries.
Release Date & Times
The game goes live in Early Access on Thursday, May 14 — the official kickoff is at 5:00 PM Spain time. Below are the local unlock times so you don’t miss the moment when you can finally swim, explore, and panic under the sea together.
Spain — 5:00 PM on May 14
Mexico, El Salvador, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Costa Rica — 10:00 AM on May 14
Ecuador, Colombia, Peru, Cuba, Panama — 11:00 AM on May 14
Venezuela, Bolivia, Dominican Republic — 12:00 PM on May 14
Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, Chile — 1:00 PM on May 14
Can I preload it?
Short answer: nope. Since Subnautica 2 is launching in Early Access, there’s no pre-order or preload option — the build becomes available when the devs flip the switch. So no sneaky overnight downloads; you’ll have to wait until the official unlock time.
Pro tip: if you want to be first in your friend group, make sure your game client is logged in and ready, and maybe set an alarm. Also, stock up on snacks and courage — things are about to get deep and weird.
