Subnautica 2 Steam change suggests Krafton might be out as its publisher following long legal battle and reinstatement of studio leader

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Eurogamer · 5 min read · business

Krafton has been quietly removed as Subnautica 2's publisher on Steam, with developer Unknown Worlds now listed as self-publisher — a change made April 7th and not reversed. This follows a legal battle over a $250M earnout bonus and a court order reinstating Unknown Worlds' CEO.

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Charlie Cleveland Krafton Subnautica Subnautica 2 Ted Gill Unknown Worlds Unknown Worlds Entertainment

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