Subnautica 2 is the latest behemoth to mess with other games' launch plans at the last minute: 'we need to dodge the Leviathan'
Subnautica 2 has set a firm release date of May 14, 2026, causing other games to adjust their launch plans to avoid competition. Outbound, a cozy life sim, will now release on May 11 for PC and Xbox to avoid clashing with the highly anticipated sequel. The shift highlights how major game launches can disrupt release schedules across the industry.
- ▪Subnautica 2 is set to launch on May 14, 2026, becoming one of the most wishlisted games on Steam.
- ▪Outbound's developers moved its PC and Xbox release to May 11 to avoid competing with Subnautica 2.
- ▪Outbound will still launch on PS5 and Nintendo Switch on the original date of May 14.
- ▪Other games releasing on May 14 include Enter the Chronosphere and Dark Light: Survivor.
- ▪Major game releases like Hollow Knight: Silksong and Grand Theft Auto 6 have previously caused similar disruptions in launch scheduling.
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Gaming Industry Subnautica 2 Subnautica 2 is the latest behemoth to mess with other games' launch plans at the last minute: 'we need to dodge the Leviathan' News By Shaun Prescott published 1 May 2026 Outbound will release three days earlier to avoid decimation. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Square Glade Games) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Despite months of corporate acrimony, Subnautica 2 got a firm release date today.
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