Sea You in the Cloud: ‘Subnautica 2’ Early Access Dives Onto GeForce NOW
Summary
NVIDIA announces Subnautica 2 early access launches day-and-date on GeForce NOW, along with 11 new games, a HITMAN reward event, and Forza Horizon 6 early access for Premium Edition holders.
<div id="bsf_rt_marker"></div><p><span style="font-weight: 400">Dive masks on — </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400">Subnautica 2</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400"> is making a splash on </span><a target="_blank" href="https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce-now/"><span style="font-weight: 400">GeForce NOW</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400"> day-and-date with launch, so members can plunge into the title’s brand-new alien ocean from almost any device.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">It leads </span><span style="font-weight: 400">11 </span><span style="font-weight: 400">new games joining the cloud this week.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">A limited-time </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400">HITMAN World of Assassination</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400"> reward event brings signature tools of the trade — equal parts precision and unpredictability. At the same time Le Chiffre from </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400">CASINO ROYALE</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400">, played by the legendary actor Mads Mikkelsen, returns to </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400">HITMAN World of Assassination</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400">. Play for free through May 25 and earn a unique reward for </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400">007 First Light</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400">.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">Meanwhile, engines are already revving — the highly anticipated </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400">Forza Horizon 6</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400"> races onto the scene with early access, starting today for players who preordered the Premium Edition on Steam or purchased the Premium Upgrade Bundle for PC Game Pass. GeForce NOW members can jump in once early access becomes available on the service — no preinstalls or downloads needed. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">It all highlights what GeForce NOW does best: turning PC gaming collections into play-anywhere experiences across devices, with no install, updates or the latest hardware required. </span></p>
<h2><b>Making Waves</b></h2>
<figure id="attachment_92964" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-92964" style="width: 1200px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" class="size-large wp-image-92964" src="https://blogs.nvidia.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/SN2_Study_Mysterious_Lifeforms_4K-1-1680x945.png" alt="Subnautica 2 on GeForce NOW" width="1200" height="675" srcset="https://blogs.nvidia.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/SN2_Study_Mysterious_Lifeforms_4K-1-1680x945.png 1680w, https://blogs.nvidia.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/SN2_Study_Mysterious_Lifeforms_4K-1-960x540.png 960w, https://blogs.nvidia.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/SN2_Study_Mysterious_Lifeforms_4K-1-1280x720.png 1280w, https://blogs.nvidia.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/SN2_Study_Mysterious_Lifeforms_4K-1-1536x864.png 1536w, https://blogs.nvidia.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/SN2_Study_Mysterious_Lifeforms_4K-1-scaled.png 2048w, https://blogs.nvidia.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/SN2_Study_Mysterious_Lifeforms_4K-1-1290x725.png 1290w, https://blogs.nvidia.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/SN2_Study_Mysterious_Lifeforms_4K-1-630x354.png 630w, https://blogs.nvidia.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/SN2_Study_Mysterious_Lifeforms_4K-1-300x169.png 300w, https://blogs.nvidia.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/SN2_Study_Mysterious_Lifeforms_4K-1-400x225.png 400w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-92964" class="wp-caption-text"><em>Explore the unknown with the cloud.</em></figcaption></figure>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">Jump into a shared-world ocean frontier in </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400">Subnautica 2 </span></i><span style="font-weight: 400">— where survival, exploration and creativity rise to the surface together. Every reef, trench and stormy horizon is crafted to be swum through, studied and slowly tamed as players chart their own course beneath alien waves.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">Descend into a living seascape of dynamic ecosystems, mysterious ruins and creatures that range from curious to colossal. Take on story-driven missions, dive into resource-rich biomes and construct bases above and below the surface to turn hostile waters into a home. Whether playing solo or with a crew, the ocean stays vast and unpredictable.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">On GeForce NOW, every current, glow and shadow streams with crisp detail and fluid performance straight from the cloud. Members can plunge into the depths in moments, skipping downloads and hardware upgrades. </span></p>
<h2><b>Keep It Classy</b></h2>
<figure id="attachment_92967" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-92967" style="width: 1200px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img decoding="async" class="size-large wp-image-92967" src="https://blogs.nvidia.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/GFN_Thursday-HITMAN_Rewards-1680x840.jpg" alt="HITMAN World of assassination reward on GeForce NOW" width="1200" height="600" srcset="https://blogs.nvidia.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/GFN_Thursday-HITMAN_Rewards-1680x840.jpg 1680w, https://blogs.nvidia.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/GFN_Thursday-HITMAN_Rewards-960x480.jpg 960w, https://blogs.nvidia.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/GFN_Thursday-HITMAN_Rewards-1280x640.jpg 1280w, https://blogs.nvidia.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/GFN_Thursday-HITMAN_Rewards-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https://blogs.nvidia.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/GFN_Thursday-HITMAN_Rewards-630x315.jpg 630w, https://blogs.nvidia.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/GFN_Thursday-HITMAN_Rewards.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-92967" class="wp-caption-text"><em>Shaken, stirred and slightly unhinged.</em></figcaption></figure>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">Suit up, agent — things are getting a little explosive.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">A new </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400">HITMAN World of Assassination </span></i><span style="font-weight: 400">reward event lands on GeForce NOW, giving members a stylish (and slightly unhinged) way to make an impression.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">Each item leans into </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400">HITMAN</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400">’s signature tone — equal parts precision, chaos and dark humor. Here’s what’s waiting:</span></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Free users: The Purple Streak Explosive Duck — a remote explosive disguised as an innocent rubber toy.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Performance members: The Purple Streak Explosive Duck and the Bomb Dynamite, a classic TNT bundle built for loud, messy exits.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Ultimate members: Full Ultimate Bundle — adds the Purple Streak Fiber Wire (a sleek, silent takedown tool) and the Purple Streak Swimwear Suit (a bold outfit that trades stealth for style) to the Purple Streak Explosive Duck and the Bomb Dynamite.</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">Starting today, all members get access to the rewards, which will remain available through Sunday, June 14, first come, first served. To claim, log in to a GeForce NOW account, head to the rewards section in the account portal and redeem. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">One mission, a handful of questionable tools and a clear message: Stealth is optional, style is not.</span></p>
<h2><b>Splashy New Games</b></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">In addition, members can look for the following:</span><i></i></p>
<ul>
<li><i><span style="font-weight: 400">Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes </span></i><span style="font-weight: 400">(New release on </span><a target="_blank" href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/2535950?utm_source=nvidia&utm_campaign=geforce_now"><span style="font-weight: 400">Steam</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400">, May 11)</span></li>
<li><i><span style="font-weight: 400">Outbound </span></i><span style="font-weight: 400">(New release on </span><a target="_blank" href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/2681030?utm_source=nvidia&utm_campaign=geforce_now"><span style="font-weight: 400">Steam</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400">, May 11)</span></li>
<li><i><span style="font-weight: 400">Directive 8020</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400"> (New release on </span><a target="_blank" href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/2255370?utm_source=nvidia&utm_campaign=geforce_now"><span style="font-weight: 400">Steam</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400">, May 12)</span></li>
<li><i><span style="font-weight: 400">Subnautica 2 </span></i><span style="font-weight: 400">(New release on </span><a target="_blank" href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/1962700?utm_source=nvidia&utm_campaign=geforce_now"><span style="font-weight: 400">Steam</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400">, </span><a target="_blank" href="https://www.epicgames.com/store/p/subnautica-2-d27f94?utm_source=nvidia&utm_campaign=geforce_now"><span style="font-weight: 400">Epic Games Store</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400"> and </span><a target="_blank" href="https://www.xbox.com/games/store/subnautica-2/9pjpcb188svg?utm_source=nvidia&utm_campaign=geforce_now"><span style="font-weight: 400">Xbox</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400">, available on Game Pass, May 14)</span></li>
<li><i><span style="font-weight: 400">Blades of Fire </span></i><span style="font-weight: 400">(New release on </span><a target="_blank" href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/2091020?utm_source=nvidia&utm_campaign=geforce_now"><span style="font-weight: 400">Steam</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400">, May 14)</span></li>
<li><i><span style="font-weight: 400">Forza Horizon 6</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400"> (Early access on </span><a target="_blank" href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/2483190?utm_source=nvidia&utm_campaign=geforce_now"><span style="font-weight: 400">Steam</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400"> and </span><a target="_blank" href="https://www.xbox.com/games/store/forza-horizon-6/9nr1r1xwlcnb?utm_source=nvidia&utm_campaign=geforce_now"><span style="font-weight: 400">Xbox</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400">, available on Game Pass, May 14)</span></li>
<li><i><span style="font-weight: 400">Disco Elysium</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400"> (</span><a target="_blank" href="https://www.xbox.com/games/store/disco-elysium-the-final-cut/9ntrs771l8hl?utm_source=nvidia&utm_campaign=geforce_now"><span style="font-weight: 400">Xbox</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400">, available on Game Pass)</span></li>
<li><i><span style="font-weight: 400">Oddsparks: An Automation Adventure</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400"> (</span><a target="_blank" href="https://www.epicgames.com/store/p/oddsparks-58440c?utm_source=nvidia&utm_campaign=geforce_now"><span style="font-weight: 400">Epic Games Store</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400">)</span></li>
<li><i><span style="font-weight: 400">Planet Coaster 2 </span></i><span style="font-weight: 400">(</span><a target="_blank" href="https://www.epicgames.com/store/p/planet-coaster-2-983fe9?utm_source=nvidia&utm_campaign=geforce_now"><span style="font-weight: 400">Epic Games Store</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400">)</span></li>
<li><i><span style="font-weight: 400">Sudden Strike 5 </span></i><span style="font-weight: 400">(</span><a target="_blank" href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/2808550?utm_source=nvidia&utm_campaign=geforce_now"><span style="font-weight: 400">Steam</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400">)</span></li>
<li><i><span style="font-weight: 400">Super Battle Golf </span></i><span style="font-weight: 400">(</span><a target="_blank" href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/4069520?utm_source=nvidia&utm_campaign=geforce_now"><span style="font-weight: 400">Steam</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400">)</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">The Gaijin single sign-on feature is coming soon and is currently in development with Gaijin. Updates will be shared in a future GeForce NOW Thursday once the feature is live.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on </span><a target="_blank" href="https://www.twitter.com/nvidiagfn"><span style="font-weight: 400">X</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400"> or in the comments below.</span></p>
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# Sea You in the Cloud: ‘Subnautica 2’ Early Access Dives Onto GeForce NOW
Source: [https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-subnautica-2/](https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-subnautica-2/)
Dive masks on —*Subnautica 2*is making a splash on[GeForce NOW](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce-now/)day\-and\-date with launch, so members can plunge into the title’s brand\-new alien ocean from almost any device\.
It leads11new games joining the cloud this week\.
A limited\-time*HITMAN World of Assassination*reward event brings signature tools of the trade — equal parts precision and unpredictability\. At the same time Le Chiffre from*CASINO ROYALE*, played by the legendary actor Mads Mikkelsen, returns to*HITMAN World of Assassination*\. Play for free through May 25 and earn a unique reward for*007 First Light*\.
Meanwhile, engines are already revving — the highly anticipated*Forza Horizon 6*races onto the scene with early access, starting today for players who preordered the Premium Edition on Steam or purchased the Premium Upgrade Bundle for PC Game Pass\. GeForce NOW members can jump in once early access becomes available on the service — no preinstalls or downloads needed\.
It all highlights what GeForce NOW does best: turning PC gaming collections into play\-anywhere experiences across devices, with no install, updates or the latest hardware required\.
## **Making Waves**
*Explore the unknown with the cloud\.*Jump into a shared\-world ocean frontier in*Subnautica 2*— where survival, exploration and creativity rise to the surface together\. Every reef, trench and stormy horizon is crafted to be swum through, studied and slowly tamed as players chart their own course beneath alien waves\.
Descend into a living seascape of dynamic ecosystems, mysterious ruins and creatures that range from curious to colossal\. Take on story\-driven missions, dive into resource\-rich biomes and construct bases above and below the surface to turn hostile waters into a home\. Whether playing solo or with a crew, the ocean stays vast and unpredictable\.
On GeForce NOW, every current, glow and shadow streams with crisp detail and fluid performance straight from the cloud\. Members can plunge into the depths in moments, skipping downloads and hardware upgrades\.
## **Keep It Classy**
*Shaken, stirred and slightly unhinged\.*Suit up, agent — things are getting a little explosive\.
A new*HITMAN World of Assassination*reward event lands on GeForce NOW, giving members a stylish \(and slightly unhinged\) way to make an impression\.
Each item leans into*HITMAN*’s signature tone — equal parts precision, chaos and dark humor\. Here’s what’s waiting:
- Free users: The Purple Streak Explosive Duck — a remote explosive disguised as an innocent rubber toy\.
- Performance members: The Purple Streak Explosive Duck and the Bomb Dynamite, a classic TNT bundle built for loud, messy exits\.
- Ultimate members: Full Ultimate Bundle — adds the Purple Streak Fiber Wire \(a sleek, silent takedown tool\) and the Purple Streak Swimwear Suit \(a bold outfit that trades stealth for style\) to the Purple Streak Explosive Duck and the Bomb Dynamite\.
Starting today, all members get access to the rewards, which will remain available through Sunday, June 14, first come, first served\. To claim, log in to a GeForce NOW account, head to the rewards section in the account portal and redeem\.
One mission, a handful of questionable tools and a clear message: Stealth is optional, style is not\.
## **Splashy New Games**
In addition, members can look for the following:
- *Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes*\(New release on[Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2535950?utm_source=nvidia&utm_campaign=geforce_now), May 11\)
- *Outbound*\(New release on[Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2681030?utm_source=nvidia&utm_campaign=geforce_now), May 11\)
- *Directive 8020*\(New release on[Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2255370?utm_source=nvidia&utm_campaign=geforce_now), May 12\)
- *Subnautica 2*\(New release on[Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1962700?utm_source=nvidia&utm_campaign=geforce_now),[Epic Games Store](https://www.epicgames.com/store/p/subnautica-2-d27f94?utm_source=nvidia&utm_campaign=geforce_now)and[Xbox](https://www.xbox.com/games/store/subnautica-2/9pjpcb188svg?utm_source=nvidia&utm_campaign=geforce_now), available on Game Pass, May 14\)
- *Blades of Fire*\(New release on[Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2091020?utm_source=nvidia&utm_campaign=geforce_now), May 14\)
- *Forza Horizon 6*\(Early access on[Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2483190?utm_source=nvidia&utm_campaign=geforce_now)and[Xbox](https://www.xbox.com/games/store/forza-horizon-6/9nr1r1xwlcnb?utm_source=nvidia&utm_campaign=geforce_now), available on Game Pass, May 14\)
- *Disco Elysium*\([Xbox](https://www.xbox.com/games/store/disco-elysium-the-final-cut/9ntrs771l8hl?utm_source=nvidia&utm_campaign=geforce_now), available on Game Pass\)
- *Oddsparks: An Automation Adventure*\([Epic Games Store](https://www.epicgames.com/store/p/oddsparks-58440c?utm_source=nvidia&utm_campaign=geforce_now)\)
- *Planet Coaster 2*\([Epic Games Store](https://www.epicgames.com/store/p/planet-coaster-2-983fe9?utm_source=nvidia&utm_campaign=geforce_now)\)
- *Sudden Strike 5*\([Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2808550?utm_source=nvidia&utm_campaign=geforce_now)\)
- *Super Battle Golf*\([Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/4069520?utm_source=nvidia&utm_campaign=geforce_now)\)
The Gaijin single sign\-on feature is coming soon and is currently in development with Gaijin\. Updates will be shared in a future GeForce NOW Thursday once the feature is live\.
What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on[X](https://www.twitter.com/nvidiagfn)or in the comments below\.
> Which gaming genres do you play the most? 🤔💭 — 🌩️ NVIDIA GeForce NOW \(@NVIDIAGFN\)[May 13, 2026](https://twitter.com/NVIDIAGFN/status/2054592505308410129?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
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