Business
Subnautica 2's Success Compels Krafton to Pay Billion-Dollar Developer Bonus
Subnautica 2's success sparks $250M payout for studio, entangling Krafton in controversy and lawsuit over delayed release impacting their finances.
Subnautica 2
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Business
Subnautica 2: A Colossal Launch, Achieving an Unprecedented Record
Subnautica 2's launch shatters records with 2M+ sales in 12 hours, dominates Steam charts, boasts a 92% positive rating; surpasses 651K concurrent players. Record-breaking on Twitch with 413K viewers.
Business
Subnautica 2 Surpasses Development Drama, Sells 2 Million Copies
Despite developer disputes, Subnautica 2 sold 2M copies in 12 hours, captivating audiences on Twitch during PC-exclusive early access, signaling a promising future for the franchise.
Game info
- Platforms
- PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S
- Genre
- Adventure
- Developer
- Unknown Worlds Entertainment
- Publisher
- Krafton
- Play modes
- Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
On Steam
- Steam price
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US$29.99
Read on 14 November 2026 at 18:17 UTC.
- Players on Steam
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3,914 at the last reading
Read on 14 November 2026 at 18:17 UTC.
- Steam reviews
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91% positive out of 121,495 reviews
89% positive over the last 30 days
Read on 14 November 2026 at 03:29 UTC.
See the game on Steam
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Business
Steam Page for Subnautica 2 Removes Krafton as Game's Publisher
Subnautica 2's Krafton removal post-court ruling; legal battle over bonus payments continues with extended deadlines.
Business
Subnautica 2: Reinstated CEO Makes New Accusation Against Krafton, Announces Game Release
Subnautica 2 developers, led by reinstated CEO Ted Gill, accuse Krafton of contempt over unauthorized release announcement claims, jeopardizing a $250M bonus. Legal battle intensifies amid game's uncertain future.
Business
Court Rules in Favor of Creators, Orders CEO's Immediate Return to Subnautica 2 Studio
Court orders Krafton to reinstate CEO Ted Gill, extending Subnautica 2's bonus eligibility; ongoing dispute persists.
News
Unknown Worlds Unveils Enhanced Base-Building System for Subnautica 2 in Latest Dev Vlog
Subnautica 2 unveils real-time modular construction for bases, switches to Unreal Engine 5, and introduces optional co-op multiplayer. Coming in 2026 for PC & Xbox Series; follow updates on YouTube, website, and Discord.
Business
Krafton CEO Sought ChatGPT Ideas to Avoid Paying Subnautica 2 Team Bonus
Krafton's CEO reportedly used ChatGPT to find ways to dodge a multi-million dollar bonus for Subnautica 2's developers, sparking legal disputes and ethical debates over AI in corporate decision-making.
News
New Development in Subnautica 2 Lawsuit Puts Krafton in a Delicate Position
Krafton shifts defense in lawsuit against Unknown Worlds founders over Subnautica 2, now alleging executive abandonment; launch delayed to 2026, stoking fan anticipation amid legal turmoil.
Business
Krafton Extends Payment Deadline for $25 Million Bonus to Subnautica 2 Producer, Unknown Worlds, Due to Game Launch Delay Until 2026
Krafton extends $25M bonus deadline for Subnautica 2 developers, Unknown Worlds, due to game launch delay until 2026.
Business
Krafton Fires Back at Former Subnautica 2 Developers Threatening Legal Action
Krafton faces legal threat from Subnautica 2 founders over delayed release, alleging negligence and pursuit of personal projects instead of game development.
Releases
Subnautica 2 Delayed to 2026 Following Studio Leaders' Departure
Subnautica 2 delayed to 2026 amidst leadership changes and Krafton's pursuit of refining content, still garnering high anticipation from positive test feedback and planned enhancements.