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Can My PC Run Subnautica 2?

Pick your graphics card, processor and RAM below and we compare them with the official Subnautica 2 system requirements. You get a clear answer, the settings to use and what to upgrade if your PC falls short.

Min. GPU: GeForce GTX 1660 6GB
Min. CPU: Intel Core i5-8400
Min. RAM: 12 GB
Storage: 50 GB

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Can your PC run Subnautica 2?

Pick your hardware and we compare it with the official Subnautica 2 requirements.

Graphics card (GPU)Processor (CPU)Memory (RAM)Operating system

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Official Subnautica 2 PC requirements

	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	GeForce GTX 1660 6GB / RX 5500 XT 6GB	Geforce RTX 3070 8GB / RX 6700 XT 8GB
Storage	50 GB	50 GB

Source: official Subnautica 2 website. Results are estimates based on relative hardware performance.

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Subnautica 2 system requirements

	Minimum	Recommended
Operating system	Windows 10/11	Windows 11
Processor	Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600	Intel Core i7-13700 / AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
Memory	12 GB	16 GB
Graphics card	GeForce GTX 1660 6GB / RX 5500 XT 6GB	Geforce RTX 3070 8GB / RX 6700 XT 8GB
Storage	50 GB	50 GB

Source: store.steampowered.com. Requirements can change with game updates.

What graphics card and processor do you need for Subnautica 2?

The official lists only name one or two parts. These are other common parts with the same performance, so you can see quickly where your PC stands.

MinimumLow settings, 1080p or lower

Graphics card: RX 5500 XT, GTX 1660, GTX 980 / 980 Ti, RX 590
Processor: i5-8400 / 8600K, i7-7700K / 6700K, Ryzen 5 2600
RAM: 12 GB

RecommendedMedium – High settings, 1080p

Graphics card: RTX 5060, RX 6700 XT / 6750 XT, RTX 3070 / 3070 Ti, RX 9060 XT
Processor: Ryzen 5 9600X, Ryzen 7 7700X / 9700X, i9-12900K
RAM: 16 GB

HighHigh – Max settings, 1080p / 1440p

Graphics card: RTX 5070, RTX 3090 / 3090 Ti, RTX 4070 Ti / Ti Super, RX 9070
Processor: —
RAM: 16 GB

Can my graphics card run Subnautica 2?

Quick answers for the most common graphics cards (your processor and RAM must meet the minimum too).

GTX 1050 TiNoNot playable
GTX 1650NoNot playable
GTX 1060 6GBBarelyLowest settings
GTX 1660 SuperYesLow – Medium
RX 580BarelyLowest settings
RTX 3050YesLow – Medium
RTX 3060YesLow – Medium
RTX 4060YesLow – Medium
Intel Iris Xe (11th gen+)NoNot playable

Subnautica 2 PC requirements: FAQ

What are the minimum PC requirements for Subnautica 2?

Subnautica 2 needs at least Windows 10/11, a Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600 processor, 12 GB of RAM, a GeForce GTX 1660 6GB / RX 5500 XT 6GB graphics card and 50 GB of storage.

What PC do you need to run Subnautica 2 well?

For smooth gameplay the recommended specs are a Intel Core i7-13700 / AMD Ryzen 7 7700X processor, 16 GB of RAM and a Geforce RTX 3070 8GB / RX 6700 XT 8GB graphics card.

Can I run Subnautica 2 with 8 GB of RAM?

8 GB is below the official minimum of 12 GB. Subnautica 2 may start, but expect stutter and long loading times. 16 GB is a safe amount.

Can a GTX 1650 run Subnautica 2?

No — it is too weak for this game. This assumes your processor and RAM meet the minimum too.

Is Subnautica 2 free to play on PC?

No, Subnautica 2 is a paid game on PC.

How much storage does Subnautica 2 need?

Subnautica 2 needs 50 GB of free space.