Unknown Worlds studio Published Official appeal to the Subnautica 2 game community to clarify the situation around recent changes in the company’s management. The developers have confirmed their commitment to the key principles of research and discoveries that were the basis of the series and promised to continue to send the team in the process of creating a new project.
The studio supported Steve Paputsis in his new role, General Director of Unknown Worlds. It is emphasized that he has already expressed enthusiasm for current developments and is actively involved in supporting the vision of the studio for the release of Subnautica 2 to early access. The team working on the game daily for the past few years remains unchanged and includes the veterans of the Subnaautica series, which participated in the creation of the original game, as well as talented developers who joined the Subnautica 2 vision.
The team expressed pride in the world and game experience, from the storyline to the smallest details of the environment and creatures. The developers assured that the publisher of Krafton resolutely supports this vision. The commitment of Unknown Worlds principles of open development and joint creation of Subnautica 2 with the community during early access remains unchanged. The authors are actively listening to the reviews of the players and have already received valuable comments from hundreds of participants in the early playbacks. The studio seeks to ensure the highest standards for the quality of the sequel with the full support of the publisher.
Despite close cooperation with Steve Paputsis and his adaptation to a new role, the developers ask the community to show patience, since they will take time to adjust their plans. Additional information and updated exit schedule will be presented soon. It is especially noted that the structure of the game remains unchanged and will retain its emphasis on a single passage with an optional cooperative multiplayer regime. There will be no subscriptions, lootboxes, combat passes or microtransactions in the game.
In conclusion, Unknown Worlds thanked the community for incredible support and enthusiasm for Subnautica 2, expressing gratitude for numerous messages and wishes.
