About Subnautica 2
Subnautica 2 is developed by Unknown Worlds and published by Krafton, exclusively for PC. The game continues the underwater exploration and survival experience that captivated players in the original title.
Quick Facts — Subnautica 2
| Developer | Unknown Worlds |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Krafton |
| Platform(s) | PC |
Krafton's Ongoing Co-Publishing Support
Recently, Krafton's removal from the Subnautica 2 Steam page has been described by developers as a situation that may have been "blown up a little bigger than it was meant to." According to Anthony Gallegos, Design Lead, "I'm not sure I have that good an insight into the Steam page, but what I can say is we're co-publishing the game [with Krafton], so they're not not the publisher anymore." This statement clarifies that Krafton's role as a co-publisher remains intact despite the confusion.
Scott MacDonald, Creative Media Producer, reinforced this point, stating, "As you can tell with Krafton people in this call, we're working with them for all promotional material, it's a co-publishing thing. It's just one of those things on Steam I think that just happened. It may have blown up a little bigger than it was meant to, but you know, Krafton are still very much helping us with the launch of the game." This suggests that the partnership continues to be collaborative, aimed at ensuring a successful launch.
Legal Issues and Community Reactions
The confusion surrounding Krafton's role comes amidst ongoing legal disputes between Unknown Worlds and Krafton. Last month, a judge ordered the reinstatement of removed members from the Unknown Worlds senior leadership team, highlighting tensions between the two entities. In response to this ruling, a Krafton PR representative stated, "we are evaluating our options as we determine our path forward." This indicates that both parties are navigating a complex situation that could impact the game's development and community trust.