Overview

• Krafton replaced co-founders Charlie Cleveland, Max McGuire and former CEO Ted Gill with Steve Papoutsis as Unknown Worlds’ new CEO
• Cleveland described his removal as a shock and asserted that Subnautica 2 is ready for early access
• Krafton requires the studio to meet defined metrics and targets before approving the Subnautica 2 early access launch
• Unknown Worlds has asked fans for patience and pledged to provide a revised development schedule and early access timeline soon
• Subnautica 2 is currently the second most-wishlisted game on Steam, highlighting strong community anticipation as leadership changes unfold