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Subnautica 2 Will Get Early-Access Release In May Following The Latest Court Ruling
Subnautica 2 is set for an early access release in May, with Unknown Worlds studio head Steve Papoutsis confirming Krafton's approval. This comes after a court ruling favored former CEO Ted Gill, ordering his reinstatement and extending performance bonus benchmarks. The game will be available on PC and Xbox Series X|S.
Judge delivers bombshell order for Krafton to reinstate fired Subnautica 2 devs and CEO, putting $250m bonus package back on the table
A judge has ordered Krafton to reinstate Ted Gill as CEO of Unknown Worlds and restore his full operational authority, including control over Subnautica 2's Early Access release. The ruling found Krafton breached the EPA by terminating key employees without valid cause and improperly seizing control, declaring the board resolution ineffective. Gill will regain control of Steam for Subnautica 2, and the $250 million bonus payout period for co-founders has been extended.
Subnautica 2 release date, early access, trailers, and more
Subnautica 2 is set to launch into early access on May 14, 2026, for PC and Xbox Series X|S, featuring native multiplayer. The game is expected to remain in early access for two to three years. The development has been marked by a lawsuit between parent company Krafton and former Unknown Worlds co-founders over alleged bonus manipulation and delayed release.
