Which Platforms and Stores Are Compatible with Nitrox?

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Nitrox runs on Windows and Linux, and it is designed to work with the stores where you already own Subnautica. The mod includes native cross-play support, so players on different supported stores can join the same server. If you are checking compatibility before installing, the main points are the operating system, the store version of the game, and whether your group is mixing platforms.

Platform support

Nitrox is available for Windows and Linux.

  • Windows: The Nitrox Launcher is currently available for Windows. The launcher provides a graphical interface for installing, updating, and starting the mod.
  • Linux: Nitrox is listed as available for Linux. The site does not describe a separate Linux launcher in the same way it describes the Windows launcher, so Linux users should follow the official install guide and FAQ for the current recommended setup.

If you are on macOS, the site does not list macOS as a supported platform.

Store compatibility

Nitrox is described as compatible with “your favorite stores” and as having cross-platform support for the stores where Subnautica is sold. The site does not enumerate every store by name in the provided material, so the safe way to confirm your exact store version is to check the official install guide and FAQ page linked from the Nitrox site.

The practical point is that Nitrox is not tied to a single storefront. It is built so that players who own the game through different supported stores can play together, rather than being locked into one store’s multiplayer ecosystem.

Cross-play between platforms and stores

Nitrox includes native cross-play support built into the mod. That means:

  • A Windows player and a Linux player can connect to the same server.
  • Players who own Subnautica through different supported stores can join the same session.
  • You do not need a third-party VPN just to bridge platforms, because Nitrox includes UPnP support for automatic port forwarding.

The site also mentions a built-in, cross-platform-compatible in-game messaging system, so chat works across the supported platforms rather than being limited to one OS.

Language support

Nitrox includes community-added translations. The site lists a large set of languages, including Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish, Icelandic, Greek, Korean, Polish, Romanian, Spanish, Turkish, Ukrainian, Portuguese, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Italian, Czech, Hungarian, Slovak, Croatian, Bulgarian, Irish, Lithuanian, Serbian, Serbian (Cyrillic), Slovenian, Thai, and Vietnamese. The site notes that you can contribute and add your language.

What this means for your setup

Your situation What to check
Windows player, single store Install the Nitrox Launcher for Windows and follow the official install guide.
Linux player Confirm the current Linux install steps in the official guide and FAQ.
Mixed Windows and Linux group Cross-play is supported, so one server can host both.
Friends on different stores Nitrox supports cross-play across supported stores; verify your specific store in the install guide.
macOS player macOS is not listed as supported.
Non-English speaker Check the language list; Simplified Chinese and many others are included via community translations.

Where to confirm your exact version

Because store versions and game updates can change what works, the authoritative source is the Nitrox site’s install guide and FAQ page. Use that page to confirm:

  • The current supported Subnautica version.
  • Any store-specific notes.
  • The exact steps for your operating system.

The Nitrox site also points to its community spaces for help finding servers and talking to other players, which is useful if your store or platform combination is not explicitly covered.