What is the release time for Subnautica 2 in your time zone?

Subnautica 2 is nearly upon us. Twelve years have passed since the original title first plunged into early access, and seven years have elapsed since Below Zero made its debut. Adhering to the strategy that served both predecessors so well, developer Unknown Worlds Entertainment is once again opting for an early access launch. According to the official Steam page, the team anticipates a full release in “two to three years.”

If you are eager to dive into the depths of Subnautica 2, here are the essential details regarding the global release schedule and how to prepare your library.

Global release schedule for Subnautica 2

As confirmed by the official Subnautica social media channel, Subnautica 2 arrives in early access at 11 a.m. EDT on Thursday, May 14. Here is how that aligns with various time zones across the globe:

• 8 a.m. PDT (Thursday, May 14): North American West Coast
• 11 a.m. EDT (Thursday, May 14): North American East Coast
• 12 p.m. BRT (Thursday, May 14): Brazil
• 4 p.m. BST (Thursday, May 14): United Kingdom
• 5 p.m. CEST (Thursday, May 14): Western Europe
• 12 a.m. JST (Friday, May 15): Japan
• 1 a.m. AEST (Friday, May 15): Australian East Coast

Further information concerning launch specifics and pricing can be found on the official website.

Is preloading available for Subnautica 2?

Great news for Steam users: you can officially pre-purchase and preload Subnautica 2 right now. Once you have secured your copy for $29.99, you can download the files to your library, ensuring you are ready to play the moment the servers go live. While preloading is not currently supported for Epic Games or Xbox players, the game remains available for pre-order at the same price point.

Additionally, Unknown Worlds has published the official hardware requirements, allowing you to verify that your PC setup is ready for the journey ahead.

Source: Polygon