<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false">Subnautica 2's early access release delayed to 2026, following Krafton's firing of studio co-founders.Krafton's decision to remove co-founders raised speculations about a $250 million bonus linked to hitting revenue targets by end of 2025.Krafton claims the delays and firings are not related to bonus agreements, citing feedback from early tests as reason for postponing release.Despite the upheaval, a town hall meeting with CEO suggests the game was nearly ready for launch, leaving fans eagerly awaiting Subnautica 2.