Subnautica 2 Trident — Is It in the Game Yet?

What is the Trident?

The Trident is the largest submarine in Subnautica 2, positioned as the successor to the original game's Cyclops. It sits at the top of the vehicle hierarchy as the only entry in the large-submarine class, entirely distinct from the single-seat Tadpole and its chassis variants (Haul, Scout Ray, Seafrog).

Can you build the Trident now?

No. As of the current Early Access build, the Trident cannot be crafted or piloted. Its name and placeholder data sit in the game files (which is why various data sites list it), but there's no usable vehicle to obtain.

The good news: the developers confirmed at the "First Dive" showcase on May 9, 2026 that the Trident is coming in a later Early Access update. In other words, it isn't cut content — it's a scheduled future vehicle. Track progress on the Updates & Roadmap page.

Trident vs Tadpole

	Tadpole (in game now)	Trident (coming later)
Class	Single-seat submersible	Large multi-crew submarine
Crew	Pilot only (1)	Multi-crew co-op, also solo-operable
Role	Everyday exploration, gathering, deep dives	Long expeditions, mobile-base operations
Upgrades	4 upgrade slots (depth modules, etc.)	Larger hull, more systems (details TBA)

The Trident uses a solo-first balance: one player can operate it, but extra crew slots open up when others join — a natural fit for Subnautica 2's 4-player co-op. See the Multiplayer guide for how co-op works.

What to use until it arrives

For now, the Tadpole is your only vehicle. With its Haul chassis for cargo and the Depth Module Mk.1/Mk.2 taking you to 800m, it already covers every playable area in the current Early Access build. When the Trident ships, treat it as the late-game large-vessel option.

What’s known so far points to a very different role from the Tadpole. The Trident is built around a larger hull for long-haul expeditions and shared crew duties — closer to a mobile base you can pilot, where one player drives while others manage systems or stage dives from inside. That makes it the natural centrepiece of a co-op session once it lands. There’s no way to unlock it early — it simply isn’t in the build — so treat any site advertising a craftable Trident recipe with healthy scepticism.

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