
The release of Subnautica 2, initially planned for 2025, was significantly delayed last year when Krafton, the parent company of Unknown Worlds Entertainment, removed the studio’s leaders. Krafton claimed they weren’t focused on the game and that it wasn’t ready for players to test. However, in March 2026, a court decision gave Ted Gill, the former CEO, back control of the Subnautica 2 development team. While a $250 million bonus dispute between the executives and Krafton remained unresolved, the court ruling allowed development to move forward. During the eight months of legal battles, Subnautica 2 was substantially improved, and Krafton admitted the game was finally ready for early access shortly after the court’s decision.