Unknown Worlds has asked for patience from Subnautica fans after Krafton replaced senior leadership, including studio co-founder Max McGuire, with Dead Space producer Steve Papoutsis.
Fans expressed backlash, with some calling for a boycott of Subnautica 2 after the leadership changes, questioning development progress and motives behind the shakeup.
The letter from Unknown Worlds lacked substantial details about the recent changes and did not mention the departed leaders by name. It confirmed no shift towards live service or monetization changes for Subnautica 2.
The studio emphasized the continuity of the development team working on Subnautica 2 and promised updates on the game's progress soon, amid challenges in regaining fan support following the leadership shakeup.