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Subnautica 2 publisher Krafton reportedly delayed it to 2026 — did it just kill a $250 million bonus for devs in the crib?

A new report suggests publisher Krafton has delayed Subnautica 2 to 2026, and as a result, a $250 million bonus for its developers may now be off the table.

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Subnautica 2 publisher Krafton confirms 2026 delay, says the change 'was not influenced by any contractual or financial considerations'

Subnautica 2 publisher Krafton confirms 2026 delay, says the change 'was not influenced by any contractual or financial considerations'

Krafton says the push into 2026 will give developers time to implement feedback from playtests and "deliver a more complete experience."

Subnautica 2 reportedly delayed to 2026 "against the wishes" of devs and ousted leaders who stood to receive a $250 million bonus from publisher Krafton if it came out this year

Subnautica 2 reportedly delayed to 2026 "against the wishes" of devs and ousted leaders who stood to receive a $250 million bonus from publisher Krafton if it came out this year

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Subnautica 2's early access launch schedule may need "some adjustments," Krafton claims, despite former lead saying the survival game is "ready"

The company is "in the process of refining our development plans"

Subnautica 2 studio begs rioting fans for benefit of the doubt after leadership axed by owner Krafton: 'The team that has been working on the game day-to-day over the last few years remains completely unchanged'

I don't think it's enough to win people back.

"No subscriptions. No loot boxes. No battle pass": Subnautica 2 devs address concerns following major leadership changes, insist "it will remain a single-player first experience"

"When it comes to Subnautica 2, the team that has been working on the game day-to-day over the last few years remains completely unchanged"

In a massive shakeup, Subnautica creators and Unknown Worlds co-founders have been replaced by The Callisto Protocol studio CEO months before Subnautica 2's early access launch

"While Krafton sought to keep the Unknown Worlds' co-founders and original creators of the Subnautica series involved in the game's development, the company wishes them well on their next endeavors"

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Subnautica 2: All the key details on the survival-crafting sequel's dive into the abyss

Subnautica 2: All the key details on the survival-crafting sequel's dive into the abyss

And this time you don't have to take the plunge alone.

Subnautica 2: Everything we know about the new underwater survival game

Subnautica 2: Everything we know about the new underwater survival game

Subnautica 2 is coming in 2026 after being a delayed, but we're still hyped for the deep sea survival sequel!

Subnautica 2 devs warn players about "fraudulent links" to a playtest for its upcoming underwater survival game: "Stay safe out there, Subnauts!"

Subnautica 2 devs warn players about "fraudulent links" to a playtest for its upcoming underwater survival game: "Stay safe out there, Subnauts!"

Unknown Worlds says it "will never contact anyone by Steam DM for any potential playtests"

Subnautica 2 devs rush to put out fires after their publisher calls it a live service game: "No season passes. No battle passes. No subscription"

Subnautica 2 devs rush to put out fires after their publisher calls it a live service game: "No season passes. No battle passes. No subscription"

It's also not launching in 2024

Subnautica 2 studio reassures fans that it's not a live-service game: 'No season passes. No battle passes. No subscription'

Subnautica 2 studio reassures fans that it's not a live-service game: 'No season passes. No battle passes. No subscription'

Publisher Krafton said in a financial report that the next Subnautica game will use the "games-as-a-service" model, and it did not go over well.

Subnautica 3 "is not quite ready to surface," survival game fans prep their subs as devs tease Early Access details to come in 2024

Subnautica 3 "is not quite ready to surface," survival game fans prep their subs as devs tease Early Access details to come in 2024

The game's publisher previously revealed a planned 2025 release date

Undersea survival game Subnautica is getting a sequel in 2025

Undersea survival game Subnautica is getting a sequel in 2025

No other details, including its title, have been confirmed.

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Acclaimed deep sea survival game Subnautica is getting a sequel in 2025

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