STATUS // PDA CASE FILE
Is Proximity Chat Available in Subnautica 2?
Proximity voice chat is a versioned multiplayer feature. Check the update and the in-game voice setting before assuming co-op audio is broken.
LAST CHECK
ANSWER LOCK // QUICK RESPONSE
Yes. Cross-platform Proximity Voice Chat was added in Early Access 1.2, with always-on, push-to-talk, and always-off options.
SIGNAL CONFIRMEDAVAILABILITY CHECK // CURRENT BUILD
Available in the 1.2 Buddy System update. Check the voice setting and platform permissions if nearby players cannot hear one another.
The official note verifies the feature and its modes; it does not establish every platform permission or network failure mode.
DATA ACCESS LEVEL
Reveal only as much as you need
03 // EXACT ANSWERExact answerFULL SPOILER
Available in the 1.2 Buddy System update. Check the voice setting and platform permissions if nearby players cannot hear one another.
COMMON REASONS YOU ARE STUCK
- Looking for proximity chat in an older build
- Assuming voice is always enabled
- Treating a platform permission problem as missing game content
EVIDENCE LOG
Verification record
Facts on this page are separated from player speculation. Version-sensitive answers should be rechecked after an official update.
LAST CHECK2026-09-01
- SOURCE // 01Buddy System official update OPEN SOURCE ↗OFFICIAL · checked 2026-09-01