Subnautica director and designer Charlie Cleveland, along with CEO Ted Gill, were forced out of Unknown Worlds, the studio behind the game.
Krafton's announcement suggested that Subnautica 2 isn't ready for early access, but Cleveland believes the game is prepared for release.
Cleveland expressed shock at the recent events, highlighted the history of Unknown Worlds, and mentioned that the game is ready for early access.
The decision on Subnautica 2's early access release is currently in Krafton's hands, leaving Cleveland disappointed to not be involved in the decision-making.