From seemingly being on monitor for early entry this yr to its Unknown Worlds’ management being ousted and submitting a lawsuit, Subnautica 2 is presently going by way of lots. Father or mother firm Krafton claimed that the present model of early entry lacked sufficient content material, prompting a delay. As if on cue, a leaked doc emerged, indicating all of the lower content material.
This allegedly included the elimination of two biomes, fewer creatures (together with one much less Leviathan kind), no customized recreation mode, fewer automobiles and instruments, and even much less narrative content material. Whereas it initially declined to touch upon the legitimacy of the leak, Krafton has since issued a press release (by way of Kotaku’s Ethan Gach) confirming it’s actual within the title of “clear communication.”
A part of a sequence of usually performed “inside milestone opinions,” Krafton stated the method helps “assess improvement progress” and “outline clear goals” whereas aligning with its requirements. It is going to proceed “working intently with Unknown Worlds to make sure that Subnautica 2 meets the expectations of gamers who’ve supported the franchise over time.” That is following assurances that the core group engaged on the sport is “utterly unchanged.”
Subnautica 2 launches in early entry for PC and Xbox Sequence X/S in 2026. Keep tuned for extra particulars on its improvement, together with the following Dev Vlog and extra gameplay, within the coming months.