Subnautica 2 has been embroiled in controversy involving its developer Unknown Worlds and publisher Krafton Games over a $250 million payout tied to revenue targets. Following a leadership change on July 2nd, with Steve Papoutsis replacing former executives Ted Gill, Charlie Cleveland, and Max McGuire as CEO, Unknown Worlds announced a delay of Subnautica 2’s early access to 2026. Krafton accused the former leadership of abandoning the project, which caused significant delays and confusion, jeopardizing the promised bonuses. Despite the tensions, Krafton reaffirmed its commitment to fairly compensate remaining developers and deliver a high-quality gaming experience, promising transparency and ongoing support for the Subnautica franchise.
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