
Official Steam page
Official store page confirms 4-player co-op and current feature flags.
Official sourceWhat is officially confirmed for co-op right now.
Quick answer
Subnautica 2 supports 4-player co-op (host + up to 3 friends) per official store/platform messaging. After Hotfix 3, version sync still matters because multiplayer fixes can affect rejoin behavior and session stability.
Verified against the source list below on June 24, 2026.
Status matrix
The current official messaging lists multiplayer support.
You plus up to 3 friends.
Multiplayer is optional, not required.
Then host from the in-game multiplayer menu.
Use this snapshot for current platform availability, not general release rumors.
Embedded official trailers and screenshots are shown inline so readers can verify the current game presentation without leaving the guide.

Official store page confirms 4-player co-op and current feature flags.
Official sourceOfficial multiplayer-focused video for co-op context.
Official sourceOfficial gameplay trailer useful for co-op and platform context.
Official sourceLast verified: June 24, 2026
Up to 4 total players (you plus up to 3 friends).
Use Host Multiplayer from the main menu, then invite friends; all players should update to the same patch first.
Yes, solo remains a valid play path.
Yes, Early Access features can be tuned over time.
Hotfix 3 specifically fixed a client rejoin position issue, so keep everyone updated before troubleshooting.