Krafton Delays Subnautica 2 to 2026 Amidst Financial and Creative Uncertainty
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Krafton is delaying the release of Subnautica 2 to 2026, which will cause the studio to miss out on a $250 million bonus, leading to leadership upheaval at Unknown Worlds. The delay appears to be driven by internal disagreements over the game's readiness, with Krafton citing the need for more time, while the studio's founder expressed shock at the decision.
- Krafton plan to delay Subnautica 2 and deny the studio a $250 million bonus Rock Paper Shotgun
- Krafton Delays ‘Subnautica 2’ Game Ahead of $250 Million Payout Bloomberg.com
- More Drama in the Murky World of Subnautica 2 as Official Delay Confirmation Comes Hot on the Heels of Damaging Report Into Now Unlikely $250M Bonus IGN
- Former Unknown Worlds creative director says departure was "quite a shock" GamesIndustry.biz
- Subnautica 2 publisher Krafton confirms 2026 delay, says the change 'was not influenced by any contractual or financial considerations' PC Gamer
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