Subnautica 2 early access PC specs show a hefty jump at the top end

Subnautica 2 early access now has a full PC spec sheet, and the spread runs from a modest 1080p target to a demanding 4K preset. PC players get the clearest read here, even though early access is also listed for Xbox.

If you are trying to figure out what kind of machine Subnautica 2 early access wants, the answer depends on where you plan to land on the preset ladder. The base tier is fairly restrained, but the higher options climb fast in GPU, CPU, memory, and storage needs.

Subnautica 2 Early Access PC requirements

Minimum targets 1080p on Low at 30 FPS.

• GPU: Nvidia GTX 1660 / AMD RX 5500XT
• CPU: Intel i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600
• OS: Windows 10/11
• Memory: 12 GB
• GPU Memory: 6 GB

Recommended raises the bar to 1440p on Medium at 60 FPS.

• GPU: Nvidia RTX 3070 / AMD RX 6700XT
• CPU: Intel i7-13700 / AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
• OS: Windows 11
• Memory: 16 GB
• GPU Memory: 8 GB

Ultra keeps the frame rate target at 60 FPS, but pushes the image quality up to 1440p on High.

• GPU: Nvidia RTX 4070 / AMD RX 6900XT
• CPU: Intel i7-13700 / AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
• OS: Windows 11
• Memory: 32 GB
• GPU Memory: 12 GB

Ultra++ is the top preset in the list and asks for 4K on High at 60 FPS.

• GPU: Nvidia RTX 5070TI / AMD RX 7900XTX
• CPU: Intel i9-14900 / AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D
• OS: Windows 11
• Memory: 32 GB
• GPU Memory: 16 GB

The storage ask is straightforward. Subnautica 2 early access needs at least 50 GB of available space, so it is worth clearing room before launch if your drive is already tight.

That makes the opening build look manageable for lower-end setups, while the top settings will ask for a much stronger PC. If you are aiming for the best image quality, the GPU and VRAM targets matter more than anything else in this list.

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Subnautica 2

Developed by Unknown Worlds Entertainment

Dive into uncharted waters in Subnautica 2, the hotly-anticipated sequel to Subnautica and Subnautica: Below Zero. Adventure alone or with friends as you try to survive on an all-new mysterious alien planet.

• Genre: Adventure
• Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows)
• Modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
• Publisher: Krafton

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