Subnautica 2 Game Server Hosting
Our Subnautica 2 server hosting plans come with the features you need
Your game server will come with the following, instantly available features:
Access to our custom Game Server Management Panel
The in-house Survival Servers game control panel allows you to configure and customize your Subnautica 2 game server. Manage save snapshots, switch locations, run RCON commands, and change any setting with our easy one click form. Survival Servers is a Subnautica 2 dedicated game server provider with our custom panel.
Powered by Beacon
Open-source framework that powers Subnautica 2 dedicated servers.
Always-On Hosting
Your world stays up 24/7 even when nobody's logged in. Friends join with a simple address.
Bigger Groups
Play with up to 8 friends in the same world instead of the usual 4.
Admin Tools
Manage your server from anywhere: world rollback, in-game commands, save backups.
Mod Support
Drop in community mods to add new gameplay, tools, and tweaks server-wide.
Global Network, Multiple Hosting Locations
Switch locations any time. DDoS protection available.
How to Set Up a Subnautica 2 Dedicated Server
With SurvivalServers
Running your Subnautica 2 multiplayer server is easy!
- Click Order Now above
- Enter a Username, Password and Email Address or Signup with Google/Twitch
- Select your slot amount and billing cycle
- Receive instant panel access with your server IP and port
- Share the Beacon launcher download with your friends
- Friends enter your IP:port in Beacon and join your world
Without SurvivalServers
Subnautica 2 ships with stock 4-player online co-op only - no official dedicated server tooling exists. Hosting your own dedicated server requires Beacon, which replaces the game's stock lobby/transport with stock Unreal Engine networking.
Expected System Requirements
- Windows Server 2019 / 2022 (Linux not supported)
- 4-8 GB RAM depending on player count
- ~30 GB disk for game files + world save
- 5 ports open (gameplay, IPC, query, RCON, HTTP)
- Port forwarding capability on your router
Required Components
- Retail Subnautica 2 - the game must be installed on the host machine via SteamCMD or Steam Client
- Beacon - our open-source UE4SS plugin + .NET 8 supervisor (github.com/HumanGenome/Beacon)
- UE4SS - Unreal Engine 5.6 scripting system, required for Beacon.dll injection
- Beacon Launcher - clients use this to bypass the stock 4-player lobby and connect by IP/port
Port Topology (off your gameplay port)
- port - UE5 IpNetDriver (Subnautica 2 gameplay UDP)
- port + 2 - Source A2S query (UDP)
- port + 3 - Source RCON (TCP)
Expected Configuration
- Server name and description
- Maximum player slots (Beacon supports up to 8)
- World save selection
- RCON password (also seeds the admin HTTP API)
- Save snapshot interval
- Mod load order (UE4SS Lua + C++)
Modding
- Beacon ships with full UE4SS integration
- Drop Lua mods into the mods directory
- C++ mods via UE4SS plugin API
- Mods run server-side and replicate to clients via stock UE5 networking
Why Wait? Use SurvivalServers Instead
- We handle the Beacon install, retail Subnautica 2 install, UE4SS setup, and firewall configuration
- DDoS protection included at all 8 global locations
- Automatic Beacon updates when new versions release
- 24/7 server uptime - your friends can play even when you're offline
- Save snapshots and rollback managed from the panel
- Order in one click and play within minutes
What is Subnautica 2?
Explore an all-new alien ocean world alone or with up to three friends in official online co-op - or unlock larger group play through our Beacon-powered dedicated servers.
Why Host Your Subnautica 2 Server With Us?
Instant Setup
Your Subnautica 2 server is ready within minutes of ordering. Retail game install, Beacon framework, UE4SS, and firewall configuration are all handled for you - jump straight into exploring, building, and surviving with your friends.
Powered by Beacon
Our open-source Beacon framework replaces Subnautica 2's stock 4-player coop with real dedicated server hosting. Friends join by IP and port, server runs 24/7 with auto save snapshots, and you get full admin control through the launcher.
24/7 Uptime
Your server stays online around the clock so your group can explore, build, and survive anytime - even when you're offline. No need to keep your PC running, no friend-code expiration, no laggy peer-to-peer hosting.
8 Global Locations
Choose from Seattle, Los Angeles, Dallas, New York, Miami, France, Germany, or Singapore. Switch locations anytime through our control panel. All locations include DDoS protection to keep your server safe.
Frequently Asked Questions about Subnautica 2 Server Hosting
Subnautica 2 ships with official 4-player online co-op. We host the dedicated server side using our open-source Beacon framework, and your friends join through the Beacon launcher - no LAN setup, no port forwarding on their end, no peer-to-peer transport. The world runs 24/7 even when nobody is logged in.
Plans are 4, 6, or 8 slots. The base game targets 4-player co-op (one host plus three friends), and our extended 6 and 8 slot tiers use Beacon to raise that ceiling for larger groups.
Beacon is our open-source dedicated-server framework for Subnautica 2 (github.com/HumanGenome/Beacon). It replaces the game's stock 4-player lobby/transport with stock Unreal Engine networking, adds save snapshots and rollback, exposes Source RCON, and supports Lua and C++ mods via UE4SS. Every friend who wants to join downloads the Beacon launcher once, enters the server address from your panel, and joins.
Yes. Your Subnautica 2 world is stored on our infrastructure and Beacon auto-snapshots it on a schedule. You can download backups directly from the panel, roll back to any prior snapshot atomically, or transfer between datacenters without losing progress.
Yes. Beacon ships with full UE4SS integration. Drop Lua mods into the mods directory and they replicate to clients through stock UE5 networking. C++ mods are supported via the UE4SS plugin API. Mods run server-side, so your friends don't need to install anything beyond the Beacon launcher itself.
Seattle, Los Angeles, Dallas, New York, Miami, Germany, France, and Singapore - all DDoS-protected. Pick the location closest to your friend group.
Yes. Upgrade or downgrade slot count any time from the panel, switch datacenter on demand, and cancel any time with no commitment.
Beacon is a community-built mod, not affiliated with or endorsed by KRAFTON or Unknown Worlds. Beacon source + issues: github.com/HumanGenome/Beacon. SurvivalServers handles hosting only.