To improve FPS in Subnautica 2, tweak specific graphics settings related to shadows, resolution, and frame generation. Incrementally adjust these settings to find a balance between performance and visual quality.
Prerequisites for Optimizing Graphics Settings
Prior to tweaking your graphics configurations, ensure your game setup is properly prepared:
prerequisites
- Ensure that your game is updated to the most recent patch to benefit from graphical and performance improvements.
Steps to Adjust Graphics Settings
Follow these steps to optimize graphics settings for better performance in Subnautica 2:
steps
- Test your adjusted settings incrementally. If you're still experiencing lag or stuttering, further lower other environment details such as draw distances, texture quality, or environmental effects.

An underwater environment visible through the window of a structure, showing visual clarity and detail. — gameranx
Callouts for Common Issues
When adjusting graphics settings, keep the following considerations in mind to avoid disrupting performance:
FAQ
Subnautica 2 how to optimize graphics settings for better FPS
To optimize graphics settings in Subnautica 2, test changes incrementally to find the ideal balance between visual quality and performance.
Sources
Screenshots on this page are frames from the videos below, used to illustrate the steps they describe. All rights remain with their creators.
- Subnautica 2 - Before You Buy — gameranx, May 14, 2026
Checked against:
- Subnautica 2 Early Access 1.2 - Buddy System Update — virtualdon, 2026-08-19
