Subnautica: Below Zero
Quick facts
- Single player
- Yes
- Multiplayer
- No
- Time to beat
- About 30 hours
- Languages
- 19 languages
From IGDB, the game database run by Twitch. See the questions below for details.
What you need to play it
Pick your device.
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| macOS | OS X 10.11 El Capitan | OS X 10.13 High Sierra |
| Processor | Intel Core i5 | Intel Core i7, 4 cores |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Intel Iris Pro 650 or better | AMD Radeon R9 M395 or better |
| Storage | 15 GB available space | 15 GB available space |
From the publisher’s listing on Steam.
| Works on | Nintendo Switch, Switch OLED and Switch Lite (handheld only); most Switch games also run on Switch 2 |
|---|---|
| Performance | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Storage | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Online play | Nintendo Switch Online for online play in paid games |
| Buy | Nintendo eShop |
| Works on | Nintendo Switch 2 |
|---|---|
| Performance | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Storage | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Online play | Nintendo Switch Online for online play in paid games |
| Buy | Nintendo eShop |
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| Windows | – | Windows 10 64-bit |
| Processor | Intel Core i3 4XXX series / AMD Ryzen 3 2.6ghz+ | Intel Core i5 4XXX series/ AMD Ryzen 5 @ 3Ghz + |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Intel HD 530 or better | Nvidia 1050 Ti / AMD Radeon 570, 4GB VRAM |
| Storage | 15 GB available space | 15 GB available space |
From the publisher’s listing on Steam.
Can my PC run it?
Pick your parts for a quick check against the requirements above.
A rough comparison based on typical performance of each part. Laptop versions of a chip are usually slower.
Needs about 15 GB. Work out the download time at your speed.
| Works on | PS4 and PS4 Pro, and PS5 through backward compatibility |
|---|---|
| Performance | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Storage | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Online play | PlayStation Plus Essential or higher for online multiplayer in paid games |
| Buy | PlayStation Store |
| Works on | PS5, PS5 Slim, PS5 Digital Edition and PS5 Pro |
|---|---|
| Performance | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Storage | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Online play | PlayStation Plus Essential or higher for online multiplayer in paid games |
| Buy | PlayStation Store |
| Works on | Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S through backward compatibility |
|---|---|
| Performance | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Storage | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Online play | Xbox Game Pass Essential or higher for online multiplayer in paid games |
| Buy | Xbox Store |
| Works on | Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S |
|---|---|
| Performance | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Storage | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Online play | Xbox Game Pass Essential or higher for online multiplayer in paid games |
| Buy | Xbox Store |
Where to buy
In the United States: Amazon.com (Switch) Amazon.com (Switch 2) Amazon.com (PS4)
Price by country
Cheapest in United States, at $29.99 on Steam. These are PC prices on Steam.
| Country | Store | Price | In US$ | Lowest in 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Lowest | Steam | $29.99 | $29.99 | $29.99 |
Last checked 21 October 2026. US prices are before sales tax. Import cost calculator
Common questions
Can you play Subnautica: Below Zero alone?
Yes, Subnautica: Below Zero has a single-player mode.
Is Subnautica: Below Zero multiplayer?
No. Subnautica: Below Zero is listed as single player only.
How long is Subnautica: Below Zero?
Subnautica: Below Zero takes about 30 hours at a normal pace, 20 hours if you rush, 32 hours to complete everything, based on 3 players’ reports on IGDB.
What languages does Subnautica: Below Zero support?
Audio: English.
Interface: Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Czech, English, Finnish, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish and 7 more.
Subtitles: Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Czech, English, Finnish, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish and 6 more.
Can my PC run Subnautica: Below Zero?
The minimum is Intel Core i3 4XXX series / AMD Ryzen 3 2.6ghz+, 8 GB RAM and Intel HD 530 or better.
What platforms is Subnautica: Below Zero on?
Mac, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S.
Where is Subnautica: Below Zero cheapest?
In United States, at $29.99 on Steam, as last checked.