Subnautica & Subnautica: Below Zero Appear To Be Gett...

What’s Happening

Here’s the thing: Unknown Worlds Entertainment is bringing both critically-acclaimed underwater horror games Subnautica and Subnautica: Below Zero to Switch 2 next week, according to Nintendo Everything and Nintenduo.

On 17th February 2026, owners of the Nintendo Switch versions of both games will be able to upgrade to the Switch 2 Editions for free. And if you have the newer console, why wouldn’t you? (we’re not making this up)

The price for the Switch 2 Edition straight-up hasn’t been just dropped.

The Details

Read the full article on n News Nintendo Switch 2 Upcoming Releaeses Subnautica & Subnautica: Below Zero Appear To Be Getting Switch 2 Upgrades Dive in next week by Alana Hagues 20 mins ago : 0 Image: Unknown Worlds Unknown Worlds Entertainment is bringing both critically-acclaimed underwater horror games Subnautica and Subnautica: Below Zero to Switch 2 next week, according to Nintendo Everything and Nintenduo . On 17th February 2026 , owners of the Nintendo Switch versions of both games will be able to upgrade to the Switch 2 Editions for free.

On Switch 2, you’ll be able to play both games and 1440p and 60fps docked, while handheld is bumped to 1080p and 600fps. You all want to see some terrifying sea creatures in crisp, shiny visuals in the dark now, don’t you?

Why This Matters

shudders to Nintendo Life on YouTube 842k Controls have also been “optimized” for Switch 2, so perhaps there’s some Mouse Mode integration there? Both Subnautica games arrived on Switch 1 back in May 2021 and we enjoyed both of them a lot — though the first game just edges out Below Zero for us. If you’ve never played them before, then make sure you have a read of our reviews, and check out the rundown from the games’ eShop page: Combining the award-winning game Subnautica with its sequel Subnautica Below Zero, this Nintendo Switch™ exclusive allows players to fully immerse themselves in the full mystery surrounding the water world of planet 4546B.

The gaming community has been watching developments like this closely.

The Bottom Line

If you’ve never played them before, then make sure you have a read of our reviews, and check out the rundown from the games’ eShop page: Combining the award-winning game Subnautica with its sequel Subnautica Below Zero, this Nintendo Switch™ exclusive allows players to fully immerse themselves in the full mystery surrounding the water world of planet 4546B. Craft equipment, pilot submarines and out-smart wildlife to explore lush coral reefs, volcanoes, cave systems, and more - all while trying to survive in both hostile water zones and frozen terrain.

Is this a W or an L? You decide.