SurvivalSubnautica
Survival · 2024
Subnautica
A standout survival release for PC players.
Subnautica delivers one of the more memorable Survival experiences on PC. Released for 2024, it pairs confident art direction with audio design that pulls every scene together. Systems layer cleanly: combat, exploration, progression, and narrative all carry weight, and the early hours teach you the language without lecturing. Set-pieces and boss encounters show real craft, while quieter moments give space to absorb the world. PC support covers ultrawide, HDR, DLSS and FSR, plus fully rebindable controls. The save system is forgiving, menus are quick, and the patch cadence is steady. Whether you are here for the campaign or the post-game challenges, Subnautica is a release you can recommend without caveats to any PC player with an evening to spare for survival games. Community mods, regular events, and an active player base extend the experience well beyond the credits.
System requirements
Minimum
- OS
- Windows 11 64-bit
- Processor
- Intel Core i5-9600K / AMD Ryzen 5 3500
- Memory
- 16 GB
- Graphics
- NVIDIA GTX 1660 / AMD RX 5500 XT
- Storage
- 80 GB
- DirectX
- DirectX 12
Recommended
- OS
- Windows 11 64-bit
- Processor
- Intel Core i7-12700 / AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
- Memory
- 32 GB
- Graphics
- NVIDIA RTX 4080 / AMD RX 7900 XTX
- Storage
- 120 GB SSD
- DirectX
- DirectX 12 Ultimate
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Community reactions
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Subnautica runs beautifully on the Steam Deck too. Big plus.
Performance in Subnautica is rock solid on a mid-range rig. No hitching.
Open world of Subnautica is dense and full of secrets. Love getting lost.
Visuals in Subnautica on ultra are absolutely jaw-dropping.
Combat in Subnautica feels weighty in the best possible way.
Subnautica has the cleanest UI I have seen in a long time.
Soundtrack in Subnautica is on repeat in my playlist now.