Subnautica 2 Has Already Sold 2 Million Copies And Counting

"On social media, the official Subnautica account announced a whopping 1m copies sold, but then developer Unknown Worlds updated that number just 12 hours later, revealing it had surpassed 2m copies sold in just a few days."

"Over on Steam, the game hit a peak player count of 467,582, absolutely destroying the first game's peak of just over 50,000. In fact, Subnautica 2's insane numbers means it toppled the likes of the recent Windrose and Crimson Desert."

"And the numbers are even more impressive when you account for the fact that Subnautica 2 is available via Game Pass as well. On top of that, the Steam reviews so far are hugely positive."

"The payout became the centre of a messy legal fight between Unknown Worlds and publisher Krafton after the studio's leadership alleged they were removed and the game delayed to avoid triggering a $250 million earnout tied to Subnautica 2 hitting performance targets. Earlier this year, a Delaware court sided with the developers, reinstated CEO Ted Gill and extended the deadline for hitting those targets to September 2026, effectively putting the bonus back on the table."

Subnautica 2 has generated sustained attention due to a legal dispute between Unknown Worlds and Krafton. After entering Early Access, sales accelerated quickly, with official updates raising copies sold from 1 million to over 2 million within days. Steam player counts peaked at 467,582, far exceeding the first game’s peak of just over 50,000. The game’s performance is further boosted by availability through Game Pass. Steam reviews are reported as hugely positive. The legal fight involved allegations about leadership removal and delays intended to avoid a $250 million earnout tied to performance targets. A Delaware court sided with the developers, reinstated CEO Ted Gill, and extended the deadline to September 2026, putting the bonus back within reach.

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