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Hey gamers, Big week ahead. Subnautica 2 Early Access launches Wednesday (May 14) as a day-one Game Pass title—and it’s currently the #1 most-wishlisted game on Steam. Plus Call of the Elder Gods (the Lovecraftian horror sequel to Call of the Sea) drops tomorrow, and we’ve got the full week’s releases mapped out. Let’s dive in. Thanks for reading TheGamerScene Daily News! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. Subnautica 2 Early Access Launches Wednesday (May 14)—Free on Game Pass, $29.99 to Buy The underwater survival sequel everyone’s been waiting for hits Early Access on Wednesday, May 14 at 8:00 AM PT / 11:00 AM ET / 3:00 PM GMT—and it’s launching day-one on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. Why this matters (it’s HUGE) #1 most-wishlisted game on Steam right now—beating every other upcoming title 4-player co-op for the first time in Subnautica history (built “from the ground up” for multiplayer) 2-3 year Early Access period planned (like the original, which launched in 2014 and went 1.0 in 2018) This isn’t a small indie sequel—this is one of 2026’s most anticipated releases. What you get on May 14 Four-player co-op: Play alone or with up to 3 friends (cross-platform Xbox/PC supported) New alien ocean planet: All-new world beyond Planet 4546B from the original Multiple biomes available at launch: Filled with creatures and leviathans Tadpole submersible: Explore the depths in your personal sub Base building: Design and customize underwater bases (more features coming during Early Access) The story: You’re crew aboard Alterra’s CICADA ship with 40,000 souls. Mission: establish a new home. Reality: Everything goes wrong (classic Subnautica). Post-launch roadmap First major update (coming soon after launch): New region featuring The Collector—a massive squid monster leviathan Throughout Early Access: More tools, equipment, vehicles, biomes, creatures, and story content Where to play Wednesday FREE: Xbox Series X/S, PC (Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass) Buy: Steam, Epic Games Store, Microsoft Store - $29.99 Week-one bonus: Buy between May 14-25 and get exclusive Reaper Leviathan Statue in-game decoration NOT coming to PlayStation or Nintendo Switch during Early Access (expected later for full 1.0 release) PC requirements (it’s demanding) Minimum: Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600, 12GB RAM, GTX 1660 6GB, 50GB storage Recommended for 1440p High: RTX 4070 + Ryzen 7 7700X Built in Unreal Engine 5 with major visual upgrades over the original. The controversy you should know about Publisher Krafton ousted Unknown Worlds’ founders in 2025 after allegedly using ChatGPT advice to delay the game and avoid a $250 million payout. A judge forced Krafton to reinstate CEO Ted Gill earlier this year. Development has been turbulent, but the team insists they’re focused on “the best Subnautica experience.” Complete Subnautica 2 Early Access guide at thegamerscene.news → [ https://link.sbstck.com/redirect/09800a03-5f8f-49ab-8099-71396a84a3c0?j=eyJ1IjoiN3A2MWozIn0.YRN2YwNG0HqFxemR3daCLb-UZMXA4tOgW1oRDnkbq00 ] Call of the Elder Gods Launches Tomorrow (May 12)—Lovecraftian Horror Sequel Hits Game Pass Call of the Elder Gods, the sequel to 2020’s critically acclaimed Call of the Sea, launches tomorrow (May 12) as a day-one Game Pass title. What it is A first-person Lovecraftian narrative puzzle adventure set in 1937. Journey to the far corners of Earth—from frozen wastelands to otherworldly cities—uncovering ancient horrors connected to the Great Circle. The hook: Built in Unreal Engine 5 with stunning visuals, intricate observation-based puzzles, and cosmic horror atmosphere. The original (Call of the Sea): 2020 indie hit praised for atmosphere and storytelling. If you loved that, this is essential. Where to play tomorrow FREE: Xbox Series X/S, PC (Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass) Buy: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2, Steam - $29.99 Read our Call of the Elder Gods preview at thegamerscene.news → [ https://link.sbstck.com/redirect/09800a03-5f8f-49ab-8099-71396a84a3c0?j=eyJ1IjoiN3A2MWozIn0.YRN2YwNG0HqFxemR3daCLb-UZMXA4tOgW1oRDnkbq00 ] This Week’s Major Releases (May 11-17) TODAY (May 11): Outbound - Cozy camper van exploration game (PC, PS5, Xbox, Switch) Directive 8020 - Survival horror in space (PC, PS5, Xbox) Tomorrow (May 12): Call of the Elder Gods (Game Pass day-one) - Lovecraftian horror sequel Clockwork Ambrosia - Steampunk metroidvania (PC) Indiana Jones and the Great Circle (Switch 2) - First-person adventure Tuesday (May 13): Dark Dominion - Sci-fi tactical strategy (PC) Wednesday (May 14): Subnautica 2 (Game Pass day-one, Early Access) - Underwater survival co-op RoadOut - Post-apocalyptic action RPG (PC, Xbox, PS5, Switch) See the complete week’s releases at thegamerscene.news → [ https://link.sbstck.com/redirect/09800a03-5f8f-49ab-8099-71396a84a3c0?j=eyJ1IjoiN3A2MWozIn0.YRN2YwNG0HqFxemR3daCLb-UZMXA4tOgW1oRDnkbq00 ] Quick Hits 🎮 Forza Horizon 6 launches in 8 days (May 19) — Japan open-world racing, Game Pass day-one 📊 GTA 6 Trailer 3 watch: Take-Two earnings call May 22 (11 days away) — “late May” marketing begins 🏴☠️ Forza Horizon 6 allegedly leaked: 155GB of content reportedly leaked online this week 🎨 007 First Light launches May 27 — James Bond origin story from IO Interactive (16 days away) 🕹️ Metal Gear Solid Collection Vol. 2 delayed to August 27 — Was supposed to launch June Read all Quick Hits at thegamerscene.news → [ https://link.sbstck.com/redirect/09800a03-5f8f-49ab-8099-71396a84a3c0?j=eyJ1IjoiN3A2MWozIn0.YRN2YwNG0HqFxemR3daCLb-UZMXA4tOgW1oRDnkbq00 ] What to Play This Week Tomorrow: Call of the Elder Gods (Game Pass) - FREE, Lovecraftian horror puzzler Wednesday: Subnautica 2 (Game Pass Early Access) - FREE, 4-player co-op underwater survival May 19: Forza Horizon 6 (Game Pass day-one) - Japan open-world racing This weekend: Catch up on Mixtape (Game Pass) if you missed it—94% OpenCritic More on The Gamer Scene Subnautica 2: Everything in Early Access → [ https://link.sbstck.com/redirect/09800a03-5f8f-49ab-8099-71396a84a3c0?j=eyJ1IjoiN3A2MWozIn0.YRN2YwNG0HqFxemR3daCLb-UZMXA4tOgW1oRDnkbq00 ] Complete biome guide, creatures, co-op details Call of the Elder Gods vs Call of the Sea: What’s New? → [ https://link.sbstck.com/redirect/09800a03-5f8f-49ab-8099-71396a84a3c0?j=eyJ1IjoiN3A2MWozIn0.YRN2YwNG0HqFxemR3daCLb-UZMXA4tOgW1oRDnkbq00 ] How the sequel builds on the original Forza Horizon 6 Countdown: 8 Days to Japan → [ https://link.sbstck.com/redirect/09800a03-5f8f-49ab-8099-71396a84a3c0?j=eyJ1IjoiN3A2MWozIn0.YRN2YwNG0HqFxemR3daCLb-UZMXA4tOgW1oRDnkbq00 ] Final preview before launch week GTA 6 Trailer 3: Will It Drop Before May 22? → [ https://link.sbstck.com/redirect/09800a03-5f8f-49ab-8099-71396a84a3c0?j=eyJ1IjoiN3A2MWozIn0.YRN2YwNG0HqFxemR3daCLb-UZMXA4tOgW1oRDnkbq00 ] Tracking all the evidence Visit thegamerscene.news for more gaming news → [ https://link.sbstck.com/redirect/09800a03-5f8f-49ab-8099-71396a84a3c0?j=eyJ1IjoiN3A2MWozIn0.YRN2YwNG0HqFxemR3daCLb-UZMXA4tOgW1oRDnkbq00 ] Playing Subnautica 2 on Wednesday? Hit reply and tell me if you’re going solo or co-op first—I can’t decide. Thanks for reading The Gamer Scene! Huge week ahead with 2 major Game Pass launches. See you tomorrow with Call of the Elder Gods coverage. — Romello thegamerscene.news [ https://link.sbstck.com/redirect/09800a03-5f8f-49ab-8099-71396a84a3c0?j=eyJ1IjoiN3A2MWozIn0.YRN2YwNG0HqFxemR3daCLb-UZMXA4tOgW1oRDnkbq00 ] Thanks for reading TheGamerScene Daily News! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. 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