Subnautica 2 early access review: Already worth the wait

Polygon says Subnautica 2’s early access launch is a strong, unfinished sequel that already feels worth buying.

It speeds up progression, deepens worldbuilding, and expands the alien-ocean exploration players liked in the original.

The story follows a worker trapped under corporate control, giving the game a sharper sci-fi and psychological-horror edge.

Despite recent controversy around Unknown Worlds and Krafton, the game arrives with enough quality and ambition to win players over.