The Subnautica 2 system requirements are live but the game has now been delayed into 2026. Early signs suggest that the game won't be too difficult to run by modern standards, but they're a considerable leap from the original game.

While the Subnautica 2 release window is now set for 2026 following the delay confirmation, no exact date has been confirmed yet, although the rumor mill is stirring. Despite this, we already have the minimum and recommended specs you'll need to play Subnautica 2. While you won't need one of the best graphics cards from our buying guide, if your gaming PC only just about ran the original game, you're going to need some upgrades.

Here are the Subnautica 2 system requirements:

Minimum Recommended OS Windows 10 or later Windows 10 or later CPU Intel Core i5 8400
AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Intel Core i7 13700
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X GPU Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660
AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060
AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT VRAM 6GB (Nvidia) 4GB (AMD) 12GB (Nvidia) 6GB (AMD) Storage 50GB 50GB RAM 8GB 16GB

The Subnautica 2 minimum requirements are a step up in every way compared to the original game's specs. You'll need an Intel Core i5 8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600 CPU alongside an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 or AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT GPU.

You'll only need 8GB of RAM, too. It's getting rarer for games to only demand 8GB of system memory, so if you want to get ahead of the curve, you can upgrade to some of the best gaming RAM for your gaming PC. It's one of the cheapest and simplest upgrades you can currently make.

As for the Subnautica 2 recommended specs, you'll need an Intel Core i7 13700 or AMD Ryzen 7 7700X paired with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 or AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT.

There are no performance expectations listed alongside these system requirements, so it's hard to predict what resolution or frame rate is being targeted.

The Subnautica 2 download size is currently listed as 25GB, which is only 5GB more than the original. There is no mention of needing an SSD at either tier, but we still recommend one of the best SSDs for gaming so you can experience the benefits, such as faster downloads and faster in-game loading times.

For more about this upcoming deep-sea sequel, you can read about the introduction of Subnautica 2 multiplayer and whether there are plans for a Subnautica 2 Game Pass release.

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