During the Xbox Partner Preview, Unknown Worlds and Krafton made a significant announcement by officially unveiling Subnautica 2, the highly anticipated sequel to the popular 2018 survival game. The studio described the sequel as 'brimming with intrigue and awe.' It is scheduled to debut in 2025 through Steam Early Access, as well as on the Epic Games Store and Windows Store. Additionally, it will be available at launch via Game Pass as part of the Game Preview program. The sequel transports players to a fresh ocean teeming with 'lively biomes, enigmatic creatures, and concealed mysteries.' The game accommodates both solo and cooperative play, featuring crafting and base-building elements as players strive to survive the eerie depths of the ocean. In terms of multiplayer, up to four players can join forces to craft tools and construct bases, and even unite against formidable deep-sea monsters. Unknown Worlds emphasized that launching Subnautica 2 in early access will enable the studio to gather valuable feedback, aiming to refine the final product to its utmost potential. Although this is a full sequel, it's worth noting that Unknown Worlds released a standalone spin-off titled Subnautica: Below Zero in 2021. GameSpot's review of the original Subnautica awarded the game a 9/10, with reviewer Brett Todd praising it as 'the ultimate virtual experience of the beauty and terror of the deep blue sea.' For those who missed the Xbox Partner Preview, the gallery below offers a comprehensive overview of all the major announcements and reveals.