Subnautica 2 system requirements
Official requirement table
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10/11 | Windows 11 |
| CPU | Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600 | Intel Core i7-13700 / AMD Ryzen 7 7700X |
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB |
| GPU | GTX 1660 6GB / RX 5500 XT 6GB | RTX 3070 8GB / RX 6700 XT 8GB |
| DirectX | 12 | 12 |
| Storage | 50 GB | 50 GB |
| Network | Broadband internet | Broadband internet |
What the tiers mean
The minimum tier is the entry threshold, not a promise of high settings. The recommended tier is more future-appropriate for an Early Access game whose world and systems may expand. A 50 GB install allowance should remain free after OS updates and shader caches.
Laptop checklist
Compare the exact laptop GPU name, not just the series. Confirm the screen supports the desired resolution, use a power profile that prevents CPU throttling, and check whether the discrete GPU is selected for the game. A 6GB video card at minimum should have enough VRAM for the listed threshold.
Steam Deck status
No Steam Deck verification verdict was present in the captured Steam Appdetails response. Do not claim verified, playable, or unsupported status without a current store label or hands-on test.
Performance evidence boundary
These are official store requirements, not in-house frame-rate results. Once tested, record the game version, resolution, settings, driver, CPU, GPU, and average and 1% low frame rates. Until then, use the official tiers only.
Hardware preflight and testing boundary
Use the official tiers as a threshold test, not as a settings prediction. A desktop that exactly matches minimum should expect entry-level conditions until tested, while the recommended tier provides more room for an Early Access game that may grow. The 50 GB storage figure is also a floor, not a recommendation for a full drive.
| Hardware situation | Safest interpretation | Next check |
|---|---|---|
| Meets minimum only | May start, quality untested | Lower expectations and test after purchase rules |
| Between tiers | Closer to minimum than marketed performance | Compare exact GPU and VRAM |
| Meets recommended | Better headroom for changes | Still verify drivers and thermals |
| Laptop or compact PC | Specifications alone are insufficient | Check power mode, cooling, and GPU selection |
| No house frame-rate test exists, so this page does not publish average FPS or 1% lows. When testing is possible, record game version, driver, resolution, settings, CPU, GPU, and test scene before adding results to performance guidance. Buyers should also combine hardware readiness with platform availability and the current Early Access risk profile. |
Before buying or upgrading hardware
Upgrade only after one component is clearly below the official tier and the rest of the system is not also limiting the result. A newer GPU cannot compensate for insufficient RAM, unsupported DirectX, or a nearly full drive. Check driver support and power headroom before purchase, especially in a laptop or compact system.
If the machine barely meets minimum, finish the platform decision and review the Early Access risk profile before spending money. Waiting for a performance patch or a verified test may cost less than upgrading for a game whose requirements can change.
Common search questions
What are the minimum PC requirements?
The captured Steam requirements list Windows 10/11, an Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600, 12 GB RAM, a GTX 1660 6GB or RX 5500 XT 6GB, DirectX 12, broadband internet, and 50 GB storage. Treat this as the entry threshold, not a settings guarantee.
What are the recommended PC requirements?
The captured recommended tier lists Windows 11, an Intel Core i7-13700 or AMD Ryzen 7 7700X, 16 GB RAM, an RTX 3070 8GB or RX 6700 XT 8GB, DirectX 12, broadband internet, and 50 GB storage. Recommended specs provide headroom, but Early Access changes can still affect performance.
Can my laptop run Subnautica 2?
Start by matching the exact CPU, GPU, VRAM, RAM, and storage against the official tiers. Laptop GPU names can hide large performance differences, so do not compare only the series name. Also check power mode, cooling, and whether the discrete GPU is selected.
Is Subnautica 2 Steam Deck verified?
No Steam Deck verdict was present in the captured Steam API response. The correct wording is that Steam Deck status is officially unpublished in the captured evidence. Do not mark it verified, playable, or unsupported without a current store label or hands-on test.
Why are there no FPS numbers?
This site has not run a controlled benchmark. Publishing average FPS or 1% lows without a tested version, driver, settings, resolution, CPU, GPU, and scene would be misleading. For now, use the official tiers and recheck after performance-focused updates.