Subnautica: Below Zero

Subnautica: Below Zero
Subnautica: Below Zero
Developer	Unknown Worlds Entertainment
Publisher	Unknown Worlds Entertainment
Director	David Kalina
Producers	Charlie Cleveland; Cory Strader; Max McGuire; Ted Gill;
Designer	Alex Ries
Artist	Cory Strader
Writers	Jill Murray; Brittney Morris; Zaire Lanier; Tom Jubert;
Composer	Ben Prunty
Series	Subnautica
Engine	Unity
Platforms	Android; iOS; macOS; Nintendo Switch; Nintendo Switch 2; PlayStation 4; PlayStation 5; Windows; Xbox One; Xbox Series X/S;
Release	macOS, Switch, PS4, PS5, Windows, XBO, XBS X/S; May 14, 2021; Nintendo Switch 2; February 17, 2026; Android, iOS; February 26, 2026;
Genres	Action-adventure, survival
Mode	Single-player

Subnautica: Below Zero is an open-world survival action-adventure video game developed and published by Unknown Worlds Entertainment. The game is a spin-off to Subnautica.

Introduced in early access via Steam and the Epic Games Store in January 2019, Subnautica: Below Zero was released for macOS, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S on May 14, 2021. A port to Nintendo Switch 2 was released on February 17th, 2026, to which owners of the original Nintendo Switch release can upgrade to for free with an Upgrade Pack. A port to mobile devices followed on February 27th, 2026. The physical versions of the game were published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. It received generally positive reviews from critics.