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Krafton says the Subnautica 2 delay proves its milestone process is being 'rigorously managed' because it didn't just shove the game out the door even though lots of people would've bought it

Well, it's an interesting argument.

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As Krafton acquires Last Epoch, the hit ARPG's lead says he isn't worried about an ugly Subnautica 2 situation happening to them: "There's plenty of misinformation"

"Krafton isn't looking to change us"

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As Subnautica 2's dramatic $250 million lawsuit rolls on, Krafton snaps up Diablo-like Last Epoch: "The future of the franchise is secured for bigger and better things"

Eleventh Hour Games had been "vetting potential partners over the last year."

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New Unknown Worlds CEO reacts to fans planning Subnautica 2 boycott: "Wow ... That's very disappointing"

"People put a lot of effort into making those games"

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As Subnautica 2's ugly $250 million lawsuit debate rumbles on, its new CEO hits back at claims the game was delayed to save a huge payout

Unknown Worlds CEO Steve Papoutsis also says he's not there to "upend any of the development"

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Fired Subnautica 2 leads suing Krafton say the company "was not focused on a successful launch" because it was too busy sabotaging that launch to avoid paying a $250 million bonus

Update: Krafton responds to the lawsuit, says "we look forward to defending ourselves in court"

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Unknown Worlds founders' lawsuit accuses Krafton of a 'months-long campaign to delay Subnautica 2' so it wouldn't have to pay $250M earnout

Last week, Krafton accused the former heads of Unknown Worlds of abandoning Subnautica 2. This week, they're firing back.

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Subnautica 2 leak confirmed by Krafton, highlighting the cause of the survival game's delay and publisher's plans to "enhance the content volume and level of polish before launching"

The game was said to lack the "volume expected of a sequel"

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Krafton confirms Subnautica 2 leak showing that the publisher wanted more content for the early access launch, leading to delay and leadership ouster

It's supporting evidence for Krafton's narrative, but still not definitive.

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OG Subnautica director is suing parent company Krafton after leadership changes: "Subnautica has been my life's work and I would never willingly abandon it"

"Suing a multi-billion dollar company in a painful, public and possibly protracted way was certainly not on my bucket list"

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The Subnautica 2 saga gets nastier, with ousted leaders confirming they'll sue Krafton: 'It continues to be an explosive and surreal time'

"Suing a multi-billion dollar company in a painful, public and possibly protracted way was certainly not on my bucket list."

PC Gamer

Krafton accuses former Subnautica 2 bosses of abandoning the game in surprising new statement: 'We feel a profound sense of betrayal by their failure to honor the trust placed in them'

Update: Dismissed Unknown Worlds founders are filing a lawsuit.

PC Gamer

Subnautica 2 publisher says the studio's previous game was a "failure" – a strategy game that's nothing like Subnautica and peaked at under 1,000 Steam players

Ousted co-founder Charlie Cleveland said "it feels like I'll never get over that one"

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Krafton blames Subnautica 2 delay on 3 devs who were given approximately $225 million then ‘abandoned’ their jobs

This mess sounds deep.

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Subnautica 2 owner Krafton says "former leadership abandoned the responsibilities entrusted to them" in response to concerns over sudden changes and official delay: "We feel a profound sense of betrayal by their failure"

Krafton says it "made multiple requests to Charlie and Max to resume their roles as Game Director and Technical Director, respectively, but both declined to do so"

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Upcoming Xbox Game Pass title 'Subnautica 2' is facing boycotts — after publisher Krafton Inc. allegedly nuked dev bonuses and ousted leaders (UPDATE: Krafton extends bonus period)

It's troubling waters for Subnautica 2 developer Unknown Worlds Entertainment, as publisher Krafton goes nuclear.

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Krafton says the Subnautica 2 delay had nothing to do with money and was already being discussed before last week's leadership shakeup, and oh, here's a 90-second gameplay teaser

Krafton has denied that the Subnautica 2 delay had anything to do with "any contractual or financial consideration" and says "the decision had already been under discussion prior to recent leadership changes at the studio"

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Subnautica 2 publisher Krafton confirms 2026 delay, says the change 'was not influenced by any contractual or financial considerations'

Krafton says the push into 2026 will give developers time to implement feedback from playtests and "deliver a more complete experience."

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Subnautica 2 reportedly delayed to 2026 "against the wishes" of devs and ousted leaders who stood to receive a $250 million bonus from publisher Krafton if it came out this year

It seemed bound to happen

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Subnautica 2's early access launch schedule may need "some adjustments," Krafton claims, despite former lead saying the survival game is "ready"

The company is "in the process of refining our development plans"

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Subnautica 2 studio begs rioting fans for benefit of the doubt after leadership axed by owner Krafton: 'The team that has been working on the game day-to-day over the last few years remains completely unchanged'

I don't think it's enough to win people back.

GamesRadar

"No subscriptions. No loot boxes. No battle pass": Subnautica 2 devs address concerns following major leadership changes, insist "it will remain a single-player first experience"

"When it comes to Subnautica 2, the team that has been working on the game day-to-day over the last few years remains completely unchanged"

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In a massive shakeup, Subnautica creators and Unknown Worlds co-founders have been replaced by The Callisto Protocol studio CEO months before Subnautica 2's early access launch

"While Krafton sought to keep the Unknown Worlds' co-founders and original creators of the Subnautica series involved in the game's development, the company wishes them well on their next endeavors"

GamesRadar

Dave the Diver celebrates 2nd birthday by sharing messages from Baldur's Gate 3 actor Neil Newbon and the Subnautica studio CEO, bringing back Godzilla DLC, and dang, delaying its next DLC

It's mostly good vibes in here

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Subnautica 2 Early Access Release Date, Platforms, Co-Op & More

Subnautica is one of the best open world survival crafting games, so many are looking forward to the second part (me included of course). If you want to

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