Earlier this month, Subnautica 2 was rumored to be delayed following the reportedly compelled exits of Unknown Worlds’ management workforce by mother or father firm Krafton. Now, Unknown Worlds has formally delayed Subnautica 2’s early-access interval to 2026. Nevertheless, the studio additionally shared a brand new trailer for the sport to tide over followers.
In a submit on (*2*), Unknown Worlds attributes the delay to a need to enhance “a number of areas” following a personal beta take a look at out of a need to make the sport stronger. The devs additionally acknowledged that the delay will permit Unknown Worlds to incorporate extra biomes, automobile upgrades, extra instruments and creatures, and an expanded story.
Subnautica 2’s ousted director and designer Charlie Cleveland just lately shared his perception that Subnautica 2 is prepared for early-release now. A report earlier this week indicated that the delay could also be on account of a $250 million bonus that Krafton was speculated to pay Unknown Worlds if the corporate reached sure monetary thresholds this yr. With out Subnautica 2’s early-access launch, Unknown Worlds is unlikely to achieve that objective in 2025.
That is why the YouTube feedback beneath Subnautica 2’s newest trailer are full of remarks urging Krafton to pay the $250 million bonus as an alternative of specializing in the sport itself. Whether or not that present of assist for the devs will obtain its objective stays to be seen.
Subnautica 2 will probably be launched on Xbox Sequence X|S and PC in 2026.