Summary

  • Submersed 2 - The Hive will be released for PC and consoles on May 29.
  • The horror title is set in an underwater research facility, and players must try to discover what caused the location to go dark four years ago.
  • A demo is currently available on Steam.

Interested fans can now download a demo for Submersed 2 - The Hive, an upcoming horror game set in an underwater research facility. In Submersed 2 - The Hive, gamers will explore a mysterious facility while they try to survive against the horrors that live deep in the Atlantic Ocean, and PC players can already give the title a try before its May 29 release date.

Developed by Main Loop Videogames and published by Relevo, Submersed 2 is an upcoming indie game set in The Hive, a marine research facility that lost contact with the surface four years ago. During this time, nobody attempted to explore the locale, and gamers will be the first to try to discover what happened and seek out survivors. Submersed 2 - The Hive is the sequel to the original Submersed, originally released in 2019. Submersed did not manage to secure critical acclaim, though, as the title was largely criticized for its repetitive gameplay and lackluster execution.

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Submersed 2 - The Hive will be released on May 29, 2025, and will introduce a chilling first-person experience for gamers as they try to uncover the mysteries of The Hive. The game promises an immersive atmosphere focused on exploration, puzzle-solving, and careful inventory management. Including many of the staples of the survival horror genre, gamers will have limited ammo and will face enemies such as sharks, monsters, and others, using very few resources to create traps and distractions while they try to stay alive. As can be seen in the game’s promotional material, Submersed 2 - The Hive will likely be a claustrophobic experience, offering an action-packed horror experience at sea. Submersed 2 will be available for PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, and gamers can also try out a demo for Submersed 2 before deciding if they want to purchase the game and dive into its horrifying lore.

Submersed 2 - The Hive Release Date

  • May 29, 2025 (PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox Series X/S, PC)

So far, 2025 has been an excellent year for fans of indie horror games. On popular platforms such as Steam, gamers have a wide variety of horror titles to pick from, including some recently released and highly-rated games like Post Trauma, Labyrinth of the Demon King, and others.

Gamers who want even more underwater horror stories should also keep an eye out for Dark Mass. Dark Mass is an upcoming psychological horror game taking place entirely underwater, targeting a 2026 release, and it will likely be an excellent pick for gamers who love Submersed 2 - The Hive, as it will explore a similar setting with a fairly distinct tone and a unique gameplay experience.