Minimum specs
30 FPS · 1080pOfficial- Graphics
- NVIDIAGTX 1660AMDRX 5500 XT
- CPU
- AMDRyzen 5 2600IntelCore i5-8400
- RAM
- 12 GB
- VRAM
- 6 GB
Subnautica 2 System Requirements
- 50 GB
- Windows 10
- Steam Deck: Verified
- No Mac version
Minimum and recommended from Steam; the 1440p, 4K and 120 FPS targets are VietRPG estimates. Updated 11/14/2026.
Recommended specs
60 FPS · 1080pOfficial- Graphics
- NVIDIARTX 3070AMDRX 6700 XT
- CPU
- AMDRyzen 7 7700XIntelCore i7-13700K
- RAM
- 16 GB
- VRAM
- 8 GB
Subnautica 2 is a heavy game, demanding more than a desktop RTX 3060 at recommended settings. Lower shadows and texture quality first when performance falls short.
How much graphics card?
- 30 FPS1080pGTX 1660
- 60 FPS1080pRTX 3070
- 60 FPS1440pRTX 4070 Super
- 120 FPS1080pRTX 4070 Ti
- 60 FPS4KRTX 5070 Ti
- 120 FPS1440pRTX 4090
GTX 1650RTX 3060RTX 5090
Pick your frame rate
60 FPS · 1080p
OfficialGraphics card
NVIDIARTX 3070AMDRX 6700 XTCPU
AMDRyzen 7 7700XIntelCore i7-13700K
RAM
16 GB
VRAM
8 GB
Settings
High
If the frame rate drops at High, reduce shadows or effects first to recover performance.
Full table (6 targets)
| Minimum30 FPS · 1080pOfficial | Recommended60 FPS · 1080pOfficial | 1440p 60 FPS60 FPS · 1440pEstimate | 4K 60 FPS60 FPS · 4KEstimate | 1080p 120 FPS120 FPS · 1080pEstimate | 1440p 120 FPS120 FPS · 1440pEstimate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graphics | NVIDIAGTX 1660AMDRX 5500 XT | NVIDIARTX 3070AMDRX 6700 XT | NVIDIARTX 4070 SuperAMDRX 7900 GRE | NVIDIARTX 5070 TiAMDRX 7900 XTX | NVIDIARTX 4070 TiAMDRX 9070 | NVIDIARTX 4090 |
| CPU | AMDRyzen 5 2600IntelCore i5-8400 | AMDRyzen 7 7700XIntelCore i7-13700K | AMDRyzen 5 7600XIntelCore i5-13600K | AMDRyzen 5 7600XIntelCore i5-13600K | — | — |
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| VRAM | 6 GB | 8 GB | 12 GB | 16 GB | 12 GB | 24 GB |
| Settings | Low | High | High | High | Medium | High |
| Upscaling | — | — | — | DLSS Quality | — | DLSS Quality |
| Frame gen | — | — | — | — | — | On |
Storage: 50 GB available space · DirectX: Version 12
Trailer and screenshots
Can popular cards run it?
| Card | 30 FPS1080p | 60 FPS1080p | 60 FPS1440p | 120 FPS1080p |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NVIDIAGTX 1650 | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| NVIDIAGTX 1660 Super | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| NVIDIARTX 3060 | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| AMDRX 6600 | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| NVIDIARTX 4060 | ✓ | ≈ | ✗ | ✗ |
| NVIDIARTX 3050 Laptop | ≈ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| NVIDIARTX 4060 Laptop | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
✓ runs it≈ almost: lower a setting or two✗ falls short
Which card to buy?
For 60 FPS · 1080p
NVIDIARTX 5060AMDRX 9060 XT
For 60 FPS · 1440p
NVIDIARTX 4070 SuperAMDRX 7900 GRE
Laptops that run Subnautica 2
- 30 FPS · 1080pNVIDIARTX 3050 LaptopAMDRX 7600Sor better
- 60 FPS · 1080pNVIDIARTX 5070 Ti LaptopAMDRX 6850M XTor better
- 60 FPS · 1440pNVIDIARTX 4090 Laptopor better
- 120 FPS · 1080pNVIDIARTX 5090 Laptopor better
Subnautica 2 on Steam Deck
Steam Deck
Valve: Verified
Valve tested it: plays well on Steam Deck, with working controls and readable text.
Subnautica 2 on consoles
Xbox Series X
Xbox Series S
Platforms from IGDB. We hold no measured resolution or frame rate for consoles, so we do not guess them.
Can you play Subnautica 2 on Mac?
No. On Steam, Subnautica 2 is Windows only.
FAQ
How many GB is Subnautica 2?
The PC version needs about 50 GB of free space.
What are the minimum requirements for Subnautica 2?
GTX 1660 6GB / RX 5500 XT 6GB, Ryzen 5 2600 / i5-8400, 12 GB RAM, Windows 10/11. That is about 30 FPS at 1080p on low settings.
Can a GTX 1650 run Subnautica 2?
No. The GTX 1650 is below Subnautica 2's minimum.
Can a RTX 3060 run Subnautica 2?
Yes. The RTX 3060 reaches the minimum (30 FPS at 1080p), but not 60 FPS at 1080p.
Can a RTX 4060 run Subnautica 2?
Yes. The RTX 4060 reaches the minimum (30 FPS at 1080p), but not 60 FPS at 1080p.
What laptop can run Subnautica 2?
For the minimum you need a laptop with RTX 3050 Laptop, RX 7600S or better. For 60 FPS at 1080p: RTX 5070 Ti Laptop, RX 6850M XT.
Can you play Subnautica 2 on Steam Deck?
Yes. Valve rates it Verified: it plays well on Steam Deck.
Is Subnautica 2 on Mac?
No. On Steam, Subnautica 2 is Windows only.