Subnautica 2 launches soon after lengthy legal dispute
Published: (April 30, 2026 at 11:15 AM EDT)
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Source: The Verge
Source: The Verge
Subnautica 2 Early Access Launch
After some protracted legal drama, Subnautica 2 is finally about to launch. The game, which is currently Steam’s most‑wishlisted title and was caught up in a dispute between top executives at developer Unknown Worlds and its owner Krafton, will be available in early access on PC and Xbox Series X / S starting May 14.
Subnautica 2 was originally set to enter early access in 2025, but was delayed last July to 2026—at least publicly—due to feedback from playtests. The delay occurred days after Krafton pushed out Unknown Worlds’ previous bosses, Ted Gill, Charlie Cleveland, and Max McGuire, a move Bloomberg reported happened…