Subnautica 2, which will have co-op for the first time, is coming to early access and Xbox Game Preview next year.The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox

The sequel to the hugely successful Subnautica is creeping ever closer into the light, and we got our first proper look at it during Xbox's partner showcase event on Thursday. The Subnautica 2 reveal trailer opens by cutting between a zonked-out diver in the depths with a low-oxygen warning flashing on their helmet and a colorful Finding Nemo-esque coral biome.

Today's Xbox Partner Showcase gave us a look at Subnautica 2 - which is, of course, the third game in the Subnautica series. The new, direct sequel is set to launch into early access in 2025, and it's finally answering fans' prayers by adding multiplayer.