Subnautica

  • 1 player
  • Remote Play supported
Fantasy Violence, Mild Language
Users Interact
What is Subnautica?

Descend into the depths of a vast, underwater alien planet

Explore a beautiful but treacherous submerged alien ocean planet in this acclaimed open-world survival action adventure from developer Unknown Worlds Entertainment.

After crash landing on this underwater world, the only way to go is down. Subnautica's oceans range from sun-drenched shallow coral reefs to perilous deep-sea trenches, lava fields and bio-luminescent underwater rivers. 

Manage your oxygen supply as you explore kelp forests, plateaus, reefs and winding cave systems. The clock is ticking to find water, food and to develop the equipment you need to explore. 

Why you should play Subnautica

"Subnautica expertly blends the wonder and terror of its underwater open world, mixing moments of awe-inspiring ocean beauty with legitimately frightening encounters at the hands of vicious sea predators.

This survival adventure does not sacrifice story, with a gripping and mysterious plot that will keep you playing to unveil all of its secrets."

- PlayStation.com Editorial Team

Subnautica key features

Scavenge for resources

Collect resources from the ocean around you. Craft knives, lights, diving gear and personal water craft. Venture deeper and further to find rarer resources, allowing you to craft more advanced items.

Build seafloor bases

Choose layouts and components for underwater structures. Manage hull-integrity as depth and pressure increase and use your base to store resources, park vehicles and replenish oxygen supplies as you explore the vast ocean.

Interact with alien ocean creatures

The water is teeming with life — some of it helpful, much of it harmful. Explore and asses all corners of this underwater ecosystem, using what you learn to your advantage while trying to survive the threat of mysterious predators.

Subnautica FAQ

Subnautica is an open-world survival adventure game.

Subnautica was made by Unknown Worlds Entertainment.

Yes, Subnautica is available on both PS4 and PS5.

Subnautica was released for PS5 consoles on May 13, 2021 and for PS4 consoles on December 4, 2018. 

Subnautica has four game modes — Survival Mode, Freedom Mode, Hardcore Mode, Creative Mode — that provide different levels of difficulty. Hardcore Mode is the most difficult, while Creative Mode allows players to explore freely in the easiest difficulty setting.

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