Earlier this month, the founders of Unknown Worlds–the studio behind Subnautica and its upcoming sequel, Subnautica 2–were reportedly compelled out of the studio by mum or dad firm Krafton. Now, it is being alleged that Krafton’s resolution to delay Subnautica 2 into 2026 may value developer Unknown Worlds’ group a $250 million bonus.
In accordance with (*2*), Unknown Worlds’ ousted leaders–Subnautica director and designer Charlie Cleveland, Unknown Worlds co-founder Max McGuire, and CEO Ted Gill–were towards delaying Subnautica 2. Cleveland not too long ago shared his belief that Subnautica 2 is ready for early-launch now, which was the unique plan for the sport’s rollout this yr.
Krafton was reportedly going to be on the hook for the $250 million bonus if Unknown Worlds reached income objectives earlier than the top of this yr. However with out Subnautica 2’s early entry launch, these numbers are more likely to fall wanting these targets.
The report signifies that Unknown Worlds’ former leaders deliberate to share the bonus with all the studio’s staff. Steve Papoutsis–the new CEO of Unknown Worlds–was reportedly requested concerning the bonus at a city corridor assembly. Papoutsis is claimed to have replied that he wasn’t advised something concerning the bonus and wasn’t conscious if it had been an element within the resolution to push again the sport.
Krafton hasn’t set a selected launch date for Subnautica 2.