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6d ago

Krafton Delays Subnautica 2 Early Access to 2026, Unveils First Gameplay Teaser

Krafton says extra development time on Subnautica 2 will expand its content at the cost of forfeiting a $250 million bonus tied to 2025 revenue targets.

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Overview

  • Krafton officially pushed the sequel’s Early Access launch into 2026 to allow developers to add more content before release.
  • Postponing the launch will likely void the $250 million earnout Unknown Worlds stood to receive for meeting 2025 revenue milestones.
  • Founders Charlie Cleveland, Ted Gill and Max McGuire were removed earlier this month after clashing with Krafton over the original 2025 launch plan.
  • Incoming CEO Steve Papoutsis told staff he had no indication the delay was intended to affect the earnout or bonus payout.
  • Alongside the teaser, Unknown Worlds reiterated that Subnautica 2 remains a single-player first experience with no subscriptions, loot boxes or battle passes.