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Subnautica

Publisher: Gearbox PublishingRelease: Jan 23, 2018Genre: Adventure, IndieESRB: E10+Critic score: 84

Runs at 60 FPS on PS5

Native App · Reported, 1 source.

Frame rate by console model

PlayStation 5

Native app · Reported

60 FPS
Quality mode
30 FPS

Generally holds 30 FPS smoothly.

Framerate mode
60 FPS

Stutters when moving between areas and has screen tearing.

The PS5 version has a Quality mode that generally holds 30 FPS smoothly and a Framerate mode targeting 60 FPS. The review reports stuttering in Framerate mode, along with noticeable screen tearing.

About

Descend into the depths of an alien underwater world filled with wonder and peril. Craft equipment, pilot submarines and out-smart wildlife to explore lush coral reefs, volcanoes, cave systems, and more, all while trying to survive.

Game data from IGDB · 614 ratings

Screenshots

Trailer

Display and compatibility

Optimised for Series X|SSmart Delivery

Supported – Game behavior is consistent with Nintendo Switch.

Where to buy

US prices from each platform's own catalogue, cached at the last sync.

Sources

  1. psu.com

    For the most part, the Quality mode seems to hold 30 FPS very smoothly.

Last verified August 25, 2026

Patch history

  1. Aug 2025

    Patch 01.022.394 · 3.2 GB
  2. Dec 2022

    Patch 01.021.113 · 3.2 GB
  3. Oct 2021

    Patch 01.012.000 · 3.5 GB
  4. Jan 2018

    Launch

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