Co-op Guide: Multiplayer Survival
Everything about playing Subnautica 2 with friends, roles, shared progression, and team strategies.
Subnautica 2 introduces 4-player co-op for the first time.
Basics
- Up to 4 players, cross-platform (Steam, Epic, Xbox, Game Pass)
- Built-in voice chat and emotes
- Shared blueprints and progress
Team Roles
- Explorer: scouts, maps biomes, finds fragments
- Gatherer: collects resources, harvests
- Builder: constructs bases
- Navigator: manages oxygen and navigation
Tips
Assign roles before expeditions. Use beacons for team coordination. Build shared storage. Everyone manages their own food and oxygen.
Published: 5/17/2026