Looks like Subnautica devs have been sneakily posting Subnautica 2 screenshots in the original game

It looks like Unknown Worlds is posting sneaky screenshots of Subnautica 2 in the original game.
Whilst Unknown Worlds is being, ahem, coi, eagle-eyed fans think they've discovered sneaky peeks of Subnautica 2 in the first (and currently only) game via its time capsule feature.
Let's Play Subnautica Below Zero - HUNT FOR ALIEN RUINS! SUBNAUTICA BELOW ZERO GAMEPLAY Let's Play Subnautica Below Zero - HUNT FOR ALIEN RUINS! SUBNAUTICA BELOW ZERO GAMEPLAY.Watch on YouTubeOriginally it wasn't clear where these mysterious images were coming from, but moderators of the Subnautica subreddit have since confirmed "screenshot[s are] from the upcoming Subnautica 2" and not fan-made mods.
Perhaps unsurprisingly, then,this has sent players back under the waves on the hunt for more.
Here's just a few of the images discovered so far:
A time capsule with a screenshot featuring some rather interesting creatures. #PEEPERSRULE
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All Subnautica 2 Time Capsule Teasers
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Unknown Worlds recently addressed fan concerns following publisher Krafton's announcement that the underwater survival sequel will be a multiplayer title adopting a "game-as-a-service model".
Unknown Worlds was acquired by PUBG company Krafton in 2021. It currently has two confirmed projects in the works: Subnautica 2 and tabletop-inspired tactical battler Moonbreaker, which got its 1.0 update at the start of February following four months of Steam early access.