<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>Krafton is delaying the release of Subnautica 2 into 2026, causing the studio to miss out on a $250 million bonus meant for employees.</li><li>The delay led to the removal of three senior figures at the studio, including co-founder Charlie Cleveland, who expressed shock at the decision.</li><li>Krafton's new CEO, Steve Papoutsis, mentioned in an all-hands meeting that the decision for the delay was not specifically to avoid paying the bonus.</li><li>Krafton confirmed the delay, stating it is to give themselves 'a little extra time', amidst disagreements about the game's readiness between former Unknown Worlds leadership and Krafton.</li></ul>

Krafton plan to delay Subnautica 2 and deny the studio a $250 million bonus

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