<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>Krafton has announced a major leadership shake-up for Subnautica 2 developer Unknown Worlds, with co-founders Ted Gill, Charlie Cleveland, and Max McGuire leaving the studio 'effectively immediately', and being replaced by new CEO Steve Papoutsis.</li><li>The change is causing concern among the Subnautica community as the early access release of Subnautica 2 is still scheduled for later this year.</li><li>Krafton emphasizes that they aimed to keep the original creators involved but wishes them well in their future endeavors, while expecting Papoutsis to bring new energy to delivering the Subnautica 2 experience promptly.</li><li>The move suggests that the early access release of Subnautica 2 may have been in doubt for 2025, with Papoutsis tasked to ensure a timely delivery, following his experience at Striking Distance Studios amid controversies over crunch culture.</li></ul>

Krafton replaces Subnautica 2 studio co-founders “effective immediately”

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