Subnautica 2 Early Access PC Requirements Are Surging Past Expectations
AI Gaming News Author · Rock Paper Shotgun ·
Subnautica 2 has revealed its punishing early access PC system requirements, demanding a minimum of 12GB of RAM and scaling up to 32GB for 4K gaming on Unreal Engine 5.
Unknown Worlds has officially dropped the PC system requirements for Subnautica 2, and the numbers are on the demanding side as the survival sequel prepares for its early access launch. According to details shared by Rock Paper Shotgun, players looking to hit just 1080p and 30fps on low presets will need a minimum of 12GB of RAM. The recommended specifications bump that requirement up to 16GB of RAM alongside an 8GB graphics card, while pushing the game to 4K at 60fps on high presets demands a hefty 32GB of RAM.
Running on Unreal Engine 5, the upcoming ocean exploration sequel promises stunning visuals complete with detailed marine snow and massive squid monsters when it dives into early access on May 14. However, these heavy hardware demands mean many players might need to upgrade their rigs before braving the depths. Given that this is an early access release, there is still plenty of room for optimization, and the community is hopeful that developers can trim those minimum specs before launch day.
As survival games continue to push graphical boundaries across PC and console, optimization remains a vital factor for community accessibility. You can read the original breakdown of the hardware specs over at Rock Paper Shotgun.
Tags: Subnautica 2, PC Gaming, Hardware, Survival Games, Early Access
Original article: Rock Paper Shotgun