It's official: Subnautica 2 has sold 4 million copies

, by Thibaut

It's official: Subnautica 2 has sold 4 million copies

Unknown Worlds and Krafton have confirmed what we already knew. Subnautica 2 has indeed sold over 4 million copies worldwide in five days, quite a remarkable achievement for the cooperative survival game.

In a press release, Fernando Melo, the game’s executive producer, shared a few words about this success.

"We’re incredibly grateful for the response from players around the world. Seeing millions of players dive into this new world during Early Access has been an incredible moment for the team. Community feedback continues to help shape the future of Subnautica 2, and we’re excited to keep building the experience together with our players."

Subnautica 2 has also surpassed 467,000 concurrent players on Steam and boasts a 91% positive rating based on over 73,000 reviews.

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