Official specs from Steam
Subnautica system requirements
Minimum and recommended PC specs as listed by the developer on Steam. Native macOS version available.
Minimum
| Note | Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system |
|---|---|
| OS * | Windows Vista SP2 or newer, 64-bit |
| Processor | Intel Haswell 2 cores / 4 threads @ 2.5Ghz or equivalent |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Intel HD 4600 or equivalent - This includes most GPUs scoring greater than 950 points in the 3DMark Fire Strike benchmark |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
| Storage | 20 GB available space |
| VR Support | SteamVR. Keyboard or gamepad required |
Recommended
| Note | Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system |
|---|---|
| OS * | Windows Vista SP2 or newer, 64-bit |
| Processor | Intel Haswell 4 cores / 4 threads @ 3.2Ghz or equivalent |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Nvidia GTX 550 Ti or equivalent, 2GB VRAM |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
| Storage | 20 GB available space |
macOS minimum
| OS | OS X 10.9 Mavericks |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Haswell 2 cores / 4 threads @ 2.5Ghz or equivalent |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Intel HD 4600 or equivalent |
| Storage | 20 GB available space |
macOS recommended
| OS | OS X 10.9 Mavericks |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Haswell 4 cores / 4 threads @ 3.2Ghz or equivalent |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Nvidia GTX 550 Ti or equivalent, 2GB VRAM |
| Storage | 20 GB available space |
FAQ
What graphics card do I need for Subnautica?
Minimum: Intel HD 4600 or equivalent - This includes most GPUs scoring greater than 950 points in the 3DMark Fire Strike benchmark. Recommended: Nvidia GTX 550 Ti or equivalent, 2GB VRAM.
How much RAM does Subnautica need?
Subnautica needs 4 GB RAM at minimum, 8 GB RAM recommended.
How big is Subnautica?
Subnautica requires 20 GB available space.
Does Subnautica run on Mac or Steam Deck/Linux?
Yes, there is a native macOS version. There is no native Linux build (Proton compatibility may vary).