Krafton confirmed that video games Subnautica 2 will not be released before 2026.
Officially, the postponement aims to refine the game, thanks to the feedback from the tests, and to offer a more solid version with early access, according to the PC gaming media. The publisher insists: This decision has nothing to do with contractual or financial obligations.
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But the context raises questions. The postponement arrives just after the referral of several key figures of the Unknown Worlds studio, including director Charlie Cleveland.
According to Bloomberg, the launch planned in 2025 could have triggered a huge bonus of $ 250 million, to be distributed between employees. With an outing now pushed, this premium seems out of reach.
Cleveland recently said that the game was ready for early access. For its part, the new CEO Steve Papoutsis argues that it still lacks content. He denies that the decision aims to avoid payment of the premium, but says he does not know all the details of the agreement concluded between Krafton and the studio.
Despite the eddies, Subnautica 2 There remains one of the most anticipated games. It remains to be seen whether this troubled water dive will affect its long -term reception.