I remember the instant the water went cold and the sea above me dimmed to a black ceiling. I was in a seam of rock with my scanner half-ejected, watching a shadow the size of a ship drift past. You either back away and live to tell the tale, or you learn the map by feeding it to a Leviathan.
I’ve been tracking these encounters in Subnautica 2 since early access hit Steam. You’ll find a confirmed roster below, the biomes they haunt, and practical notes on scanning, survival, and the tools most players mention on Reddit and Discord. The game sits at $39.99 (€37) on Steam for early access while Unknown Worlds Entertainment continues to update it—so if you’re logging hours, take the time to study what follows.
List of All Subnautica 2 Leviathans
These are the Leviathans players have confirmed so far. I’m updating this as sightings come in; if you’ve cataloged something new, post it on the Subnautica 2 subreddit or the official Discord and I’ll add it.
| Name | Biome |
|---|---|
| Collector Leviathan | Outer Bounds and Sparse Plains |
| Shiver Leviathan | Void |
| World Tree | Above Ocean’s Surface |
Where do Leviathans spawn in Subnautica 2?
They gather in specific biomes. The Collector favors the Outer Bounds and Sparse Plains, Shivers patrol the Void, and the World Tree appears tied to story locations above the surface. Fans on Steam Workshop and community maps often mark spawn points—use those overlays when planning a route.
Can you scan Leviathans safely?
Yes, but not always without risk. Most Leviathans can be scanned with a Scanner or a remote vehicle, though Shivers in the Void tend to swarm. Players on Reddit recommend using a Cyclops or specialized remote drones to keep distance when collecting data for codex entries.
Shiver Leviathan
Even a whisper of movement in the void makes your skin prickle; the ambient silence sharpens every instinct. The Shiver Leviathan is a long, bone-skulled predator with blade-like fins and an appetite for small craft.
They travel in packs and will close on you from unexpected angles; male Shivers are smaller, females tower over vehicles. In the Void—an early access preview area—Shivers will encircle a lone player and can often kill in one strike. Scan them when you can, ideally from a vehicle or with a drone, because the data rewards are useful for story progression and codex completion.
Think of a Shiver moving through a trench like a freight train under water: momentum built from stealth and teeth. That single image helps you prioritize escape routes and seatbelts on your submersible.
Collector Leviathan
Your light will snag on its tentacles before you understand the scale; even in open water they make everything around them feel small. The Collector looks octopus-like but moves with deliberate, predatory intelligence.
This is the largest confirmed Leviathan so far. It wanders solo through Outer Bounds and Sparse Plains, and will pursue players and small vehicles relentlessly when provoked. Scan opportunities exist, but approach with a plan: keep a fast retreat vector and use quiet, remote scan tools if you have them.
The Collector’s maw and grabby appendages create a visual like a cathedral of teeth—grand and terrifying—which explains why many players choose a wide berth rather than a close study. Community-built mods and Steam Workshop utilities that add camera drones can make scanning safer and faster.
World Tree
Look up and there’s a silhouette against the sky that rewrites scale; the World Tree isn’t just big, it redefines the skyline. It’s classified as a titan-class Leviathan tied to the game’s story beats and surface events.
Currently dormant in most playthroughs, the World Tree shows up in multiple map locations according to scan logs and story fragments. It may become more interactive as Unknown Worlds pushes updates; players following the developer’s posts on Steam and Twitter will catch news on activation windows or related events.
If you’re hunting for scans or lore, tag community tools like the Subnautica 2 map overlay and the Reddit sighting tracker. They’ll save you time and lower the odds of an avoidable death—especially if you’re still crafting equipment with silver for survivability.
These are the confirmed Leviathans at the time of writing. I’ll add new entries as community reports and dev updates arrive. Which sighting made you close your game and stare at the ceiling for a long minute?