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Subnautica Below Zero arrives on Nintendo Switch 2

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Subnautica Below Zero arrives on Nintendo Switch 2
Underwater adventure game Subnautica Below Zero, developed by Unknown Worlds, has launched for Nintendo Switch 2. A free upgrade pack for owners of the Nintendo Switch software is available through the Nintendo eShop.

The Nintendo Switch 2 Edition supports 60 FPS performance and optimized controls for Joy-Con 2, allowing for more precise movement within Subnautica’s ocean environments. Players explore otherworldly biomes to uncover the secrets of an alien civilization, investigating the mysterious disappearance of the protagonist's sister.


The Original Soundtrack is hosted on Bandcamp and Steam, spanning 54 tracks for a two-hour run time. Ominous, atmospheric music by FTL: Faster Than Light composer Ben Prunty is streaming on Apple Music and Spotify.

"Many tracks have been expanded and nearly all have been specially mastered for the album," the composer comments, via Steam. "Vintage synths, kalimba, granular synthesis, lots of reverb, and the occasional waterphone all come together to evoke the mystery and loneliness of Planet 4546b."

Subnautica: Below Zero is also available for PS4 and PlayStation 5, Xbox One and Series X|S, with the physical release published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. The PC edition for Windows and MacOS is hosted on Steam, verified for use with the Steam Deck. A mobile port for iOS and Android devices is scheduled for release on March 10th.


From the Steam product page:
Below Zero is an underwater adventure game set on an alien ocean world. It is the next chapter in the Subnautica universe and is developed by Unknown Worlds. Submerge yourself in an all-new, sub-zero expedition in an arctic region of Planet 4546B. Arriving with little more than your wits and some survival equipment, you set out to investigate what happened to your sister...

Alterra left in a hurry after a mysterious incident. Abandoned research stations dot the region. What happened to the scientists who lived and worked here? Logs, items, and databanks scattered among the debris paint a new picture of the incident. With limited resources, you must improvise to survive on your own.
Unknown Worlds - Subnautica: Below Zero