- The original Subnautica game will arrive on iOS and Android on July 8, 2025.
- It's a complete port developed by Playdigious and costs $8,99.
- There are strict hardware restrictions, especially regarding RAM and Android versions.
- iOS devices have different levels of compatibility depending on the chip and model.
If you're someone who enjoys getting lost in the depths of an alien ocean, get ready because the most addictive survival experience of recent times is finally coming to touchscreens. We're not talking about a cut-down version or a lightweight spin-off, but a full-fledged game. full port of the original title which has already made waves on PC and consoles, allowing us to explore the abyss from anywhere.
This ambitious project, undertaken by Playdigious (known for adapting gems like Loop Hero), will officially launch on July 8, 2025 Available on the App Store and Google Play Store. Priced at $8,99, the game promises to maintain the immersive essence of Unknown Worlds, although it does include a necessary technical adjustment so that mobile hardware can support such a large world.
Requirements and compatibility on Android
This is where things get serious, as not just any phone will be able to run the game. To prevent a disastrous experience, the developers have been very strict with the exclusions. For example, Devices with 4 GB of RAM are ruled out. or less, as well as those that run on Android 9 or older versions, it being mandatory to have Android 10 onwards.
In addition, there is a blacklist of specific models that will not be able to run the game, including the Poco M3, the Samsung A21s and several models in the Google Pixel family, including the Pixel C and the 10 series (Pro, XL, and Fold). If your phone has any of these components, you most likely won't see the purchase button in the Play Store.
It's not just the model that matters, but also the graphic "heart." There are GPUs that are not compatible, such as various versions of Adreno (from the 610 to the 619 and the 630), a large part of the Mali family (400, 450, T720, G72 MP3, G52 MP2, G57 MC2, G76), and certain PowerVR or Imagination Tech processors. If the system marks the device as incompatible, it's because It has not passed the performance tests And the decision is final.
Status of iOS devices (iPhone and iPad)
In the Apple ecosystem, the situation is a bit more complex, as they divide devices into three categories. First, there are those that They are completely excludedAny device with a chip inferior to the A12, the iPhone XR, the second-generation SE (2020), the iPad Mini 5, the iPad Air 3, and the 8th and 9th generation iPads. Be aware that if you buy them by mistake, there will be no refunds because the game simply won't work.
Then we have the mid-range compatibility. This includes models like the iPhone XS, 11, 12, 13, SE 3, and several iPads (Mini 6, Air 4, 10th Gen, and 11-inch Pro 1st Gen). You'll be able to play, but with significant graphical limitationsThe landscape details are stuck on "low", the resolution only goes up to "medium", and you have to monitor FPS so that the application does not close by itself.
For those with the most powerful devices, such as the iPhone 12 Pro, 13 Pro, iPhone 14 and later, or the latest iPad Pro models (4th, 5th, and 6th generation), the experience is complete. These users will be able to adjust the resolution and graphics without restrictions, enjoying the maximum visual quality that the hardware allows.
Technical details and launch
The game occupies a considerable amount of space 2,4 GB of memoryTherefore, it's advisable to clean it before installing it. A huge advantage is that it includes cloud storage support both on Android and iOS, allowing you to maintain your progress without fear of losing it. Furthermore, you can now pre-register to receive a 10% discount the opening day.
While we await this release, fans of the saga also have their sights set on Subnautics 2Although there's no news yet about a mobile release, it's known that it's being developed using Unreal Engine 5 and that early access for PC should begin this year, promising revolutionize the genre underwater survival.
Whether you have a state-of-the-art iPhone or a powerful Android, on July 8th you can immerse yourself in this alien world for $8,99, provided your hardware meets the strict RAM, GPU, and OS version requirements to ensure smooth gameplay and prevent it from becoming a headache.