Subnautica 2 Early Access Hotfix 1 update patch notes

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Subnautica 2 Early Access went live on May 15, 2026, and the game has been received wonderfully by the gaming community. Like any other major game release, players faced several issues, but the developers reacted immediately to bring a fix.
Unknown Worlds Entertainment has released the first hotfix for the game, addressing several bugs reported by the community, while also making changes to the game’s analytics and backend systems. Here is a complete breakdown of everything included in Subnautica 2 Early Access Hotfix 1 update.
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Subnautica 2 Early Access Hotfix 1 update patch notes
The Subnautica 2 Early Access Hotfix 1 is a focused update, targeting specific issues that were reported by users in the hours following the Early Access launch. Here is everything that has been fixed and changed:
  • Updated the crash-on-startup error pop-up for AMD graphics cards and DirectX 12 issues - players affected by startup crashes related to AMD hardware or DirectX 12 compatibility will now see a more informative error message with clearer guidance on next steps and support options
  • Fixed an infrequent crash related to the Ping feature - a bug causing the game to occasionally crash when using the in-game Ping feature has been resolved
  • Enabled analytics only after accepting Terms of Service - analytics data will now only begin being collected after a player has formally accepted the Terms of Service, rather than running beforehand
  • Reduced the amount of data being sent to backend services - the volume of data transmitted to Unknown Worlds' backend infrastructure has been scaled back following community feedback
Unknown Worlds also took the opportunity in their hotfix announcement to clarify the game's analytics setup. They specified that analytics can be turned off at any time from the settings menu.
The studio also confirmed that adjustments to the Terms of Service and FAQ addressing community concerns around data collection will be rolled out in the near future. The quick action suggests the team is listening closely to player feedback in the early days of the Early Access period.
Subnautica 2 Early Access Hotfix 1 update availability
The Subnautica 2 Early Access Hotfix 1 is rolling out globally and may take some time to release across all regions. If you are a player on Xbox, you must should note that the update will be available once it clears the platform's certification process, which typically takes slightly longer than a PC release.
Unknown Worlds has encouraged players to keep enjoying the game, with more updates expected as the team continues to respond to Early Access feedback.