Subnautica 2 has leaked 48 hours before launch, joining Forza Horizon 6

After the disastrous Forza Horizon 6 leak just a couple of days ago, it looks like another big game has leaked before its official launch date. RespawnFirst has reported that Unknown Worlds' Subnautica 2 has leaked online 48 hours before its Early Access date. Unfortunately, the leak has already spread, and the game has appeared on websites of ill repute ahead of launch.

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The Early Access date for Subnautica 2 was set to be May 14th, 2024, but the leak has now made the game playable for pirates worldwide. This situation is quite similar to the Forza Horizon 6 leak we reported earlier, but it is not quite as bad. At least Subnautica 2 was only 48 hours away from officially launching, but Horizon 6 was leaked 10 days before it was meant to be officially available.

This wave of game leaks has led to immense speculation online. Gamers on social media platforms like X and Reddit are arguing over security concerns and whether Steam should be held accountable for these leaks. Others are blaming the pre-load mechanisms, but that seems less likely. Perhaps the most likely source of these leaks is review copies given in advance to game reviewers and media outlets.

Playground Games has since confirmed that the Horizon 6 leak came from an insider, which is concerning to say the least. It has not yet been confirmed whether Subnautica 2's leak follows a similar pattern, or if third-party reviewers are blamed for this issue. Redditors also pointed out that it was very concerning that reviewers could leak the full game files before launch, and that it was puzzling that no encryption was in place to prevent such incidents.

Subnautica 2 is the third game in 2026 to be leaked ahead of launch. Capcom's PRAGMATA was also part of the string of leaks before Horizon 6 joined the party. This pattern is quite concerning to paying customers who are waiting for the official launch date to play. Some are even paying extra for early-access builds, a model that is at risk if leaks continue at the same rate.

Playground Games took a very heavy-handed approach in response to the leak and began imposing widespread bans, some lasting up to the year 9999. Unknown Worlds, however, has not yet released a statement on this matter. For those who want to play Subnautica 2 the right way, it will be available in Early Access on May 14th, 2026, priced at $29.99. The pre-load is available 72 hours before launch, and the game can be purchased on Steam, Epic Games, and Xbox.