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Subnautica 2 devs won't touch generative AI despite "AI first" pivot at owner Krafton: "It's interesting technology, but it's not something we're using"
Developer Unknown Worlds has confirmed that generative AI was not used in the development of Subnautica 2, despite its owner Krafton describing itself as an "AI first" company. This statement comes amidst ongoing discussions and concerns about AI's role in game development and a legal dispute involving Krafton leadership.
Subnautica 2 sets a May 14 early access date as Krafton’s Q1 2026 financials soar thanks to PUBG
Unknown Worlds announced that Subnautica 2 will launch in Early Access on May 14 for $29.99 USD on PC and Xbox Series consoles. The sequel introduces a new alien ocean world, expanded survival systems, and optional four-player co-op. This news comes as Krafton announced record Q1 2026 financials, largely attributed to PUBG.
Subnautica 2 will be in early access May 14, at long last
Subnautica 2 is set to launch in early access on May 14th. The article notes that the sequel has been the subject of considerable anticipation and drama.
SUBNAUTICA 2, THE NO.1 WISHLISTED GAME ON STEAM FOR NINE CONSECUTIVE MONTHS, LAUNCHES IN EARLY ACCESS ON MAY 14
Subnautica 2 will launch in Early Access on May 14 for PC and Xbox Series consoles, priced at £25.99 GBP/€29.99 EUR. The sequel features a new alien ocean world, expanded survival systems, and introduces optional four-player co-op for the first time. Unknown Worlds CEO Ted Gill expressed excitement for player feedback during the Early Access period.
Subnautica 2 Early Access Next Month
The seafaring sequel Subnautica 2 is set to launch in Early Access on May 14th. The game will be available globally at 11:00 PM EDT, with a new cinematic trailer also released.
Subnautica 2 Is the Biggest Game Around Right Now, But When Is It Coming to PS5?
Subnautica 2 has achieved significant success in Early Access on PC and Xbox Series X, with nearly 500,000 concurrent players on Steam. A PlayStation 5 release is uncertain due to Sony's current lack of a formal Early Access program, though the game is expected to eventually launch on the platform in its complete form. The game's development was also marked by a legal dispute between developer Unknown Worlds and former publisher Krafton.
Steam's Most Wishlisted Game Is Skipping PS5 for Now
Subnautica 2 will launch in Early Access on PC and Xbox Series X|S on May 14th, with a PlayStation 5 release planned for later as a finished product. The game's development faced a dispute between publisher Krafton and developer Unknown Worlds, but a judge ruled in favor of the studio, allowing the game to proceed. The CEO of Unknown Worlds expressed excitement for player feedback during the Early Access period.
Subnautica 2 early access launch date finally confirmed, and it's just weeks away
Subnautica 2 is set to launch in early access on May 14, 2026, following a period of legal disputes between publisher Krafton and developer Unknown Worlds. A new trailer showcases the sci-fi survival game's underwater exploration and threats. The article details the recent court ruling that ordered Krafton to reinstate Unknown Worlds CEO Ted Gill amidst allegations of misconduct.
Subnautica 2’s early access reveal means the wait is almost over
Subnautica 2 will launch into early access on May 14, 2026, for PC via Steam and Epic Games, and Xbox Series X. The upcoming open-world survival game from Unknown Worlds Entertainment will feature co-op gameplay. The article also touches on a recent legal dispute between Unknown Worlds Entertainment and its publisher Krafton, which has resulted in Krafton no longer being listed as the publisher.
After a year of messy legal shenanigans, Subnautica 2 has an early access release date
Unknown Worlds has announced that Subnautica 2 will launch in early access on May 14th for $30 USD, with regional pricing available. The developer confirmed that players will only need to purchase the game once during early access to receive all future updates up to the 1.0 launch and beyond. Krafton has been removed as the publisher from the game's store pages following legal disputes.
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The lead game designer for 007 First Light explained how the game differentiates itself from the Hitman series. Separately, the lead designer for Subnautica 2 stated that working on the game helped them overcome their fear of the ocean.
Subnautica 2 launches May 14 in early access on Steam, Epic, and Xbox – with Krafton not listed as publisher after…
Subnautica 2 will launch in early access on May 14 for PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, and on Xbox, included with Game Pass. The game's developer, Unknown Worlds, is co-publishing with Krafton, despite a recent legal dispute that saw Krafton removed as publisher from store pages. The early access trailer hints at a narrative involving a colony ship and survival on an alien world.
Krafton's removal from Subnautica 2 Steam page "blown up a little bigger than it was meant to", as developers emphasise continued co-publishing support
Unknown Worlds developers have clarified that Krafton remains a co-publisher for Subnautica 2, despite its removal from the game's Steam page. This situation was reportedly "blown up a little bigger than it was meant to," with Krafton continuing to support the game's launch. The clarification comes amidst ongoing legal disputes between Unknown Worlds leadership and Krafton.
Despite Krafton's "AI-first" ambitions, absolutely no generative AI has been involved in Subnautica 2: "It's not something we're using at all"
Despite publisher Krafton's stated "AI-first" ambitions, developer Unknown Worlds confirmed that no generative AI has been used in the creation of Subnautica 2. Creative media producer Scott MacDonald and design lead Anthony Gallegos clarified that any AI mentioned in the game refers to traditional, programmer-created creature AI, not generative tools. While Krafton made AI tools available, the team opted not to use them for Subnautica 2, believing it would be disruptive to their development process.
"Co-op makes everything significantly more difficult" - How Subnautica 2's addition of multiplayer required ground-up rethinking of the survival classic
Unknown Worlds Entertainment's Anthony Gallegos and Scott MacDonald discuss the challenges and design decisions behind implementing four-player co-op in Subnautica 2. They explain how the addition of multiplayer required a ground-up rethinking of core mechanics to maintain the survival classic's spirit while offering new, shared terrifying experiences and addressing player quality-of-life requests like non-shared inventories.
Subnautica 2's lead game designer says it helped cure his sea terror—only for its new apex ocean predator to give him all-new phobias: 'This is going to make many people sad and scared'
Subnautica 2's lead game designer, Anthony Gallegos, discusses how working on the sequel helped him overcome his fear of the ocean, only for a new apex predator called The Collector to reintroduce phobias. The Collector, a massive squid-like monster, is designed to be a terrifying threat, even in co-op gameplay. Subnautica 2 is set to launch in early access on May 14.
Subnautica 2 devs say it's 'an exploration game first,' expanding on the first game's 'masterclass' in designing player-driven discovery
Developers at Unknown Worlds state that Subnautica 2 prioritizes exploration over its survival mechanics, aiming to recapture the player-driven discovery of the original game. New features like ocean currents and updated graphics with dynamic lighting are intended to create a fresh sense of danger and wonder in the alien underwater world.
Subnautica 2 now has a firm early access launch date, and it's really soon
Subnautica 2 is set to launch in early access on May 14, as confirmed by a new trailer. The release follows internal disputes between developer Unknown Worlds and publisher Krafton regarding the game's readiness and franchise strategy. The aquatic survival sim is currently the most wishlisted game on Steam.
Subnautica 2 launches in Early Access on May 14
Subnautica 2 is set to launch in Early Access on May 14 for Xbox Series and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. The game will feature a new underwater world and cooperative multiplayer.
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