<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>The founders of Unknown Worlds, the studio behind Subnautica, were forced out by parent company Krafton, leading to allegations that a delay in Subnautica 2 could cost the studio a $250 million bonus.</li><li>Krafton's decision to postpone the release of Subnautica 2 to 2026 reportedly goes against the wishes of the ousted leaders, who believed the game was ready for early access this year.</li><li>If Subnautica 2 had been released as planned, Krafton would have been responsible for a $250 million bonus if revenue goals were met by the end of the year. The delay is expected to impact these targets.</li><li>The situation highlights the financial implications of the delay, potentially affecting revenue projections for Unknown Worlds due to the missed opportunity of Subnautica 2's early access release.</li></ul>

Subnautica 2 Delay May Cost Studio $250 Million Bonus - Report

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