Krafton's decision to delay Subnautica 2 until 2026 may result in a substantial $250 million bonus loss for developer Unknown Worlds. Former leaders, including Charlie Cleveland, opposed the postponement, asserting that the game is ready for an early release. The bonus was contingent on achieving revenue targets before the year-end, which is now at risk. New CEO Steve Papoutsis expressed unawareness about the bonus during a meeting, leaving uncertainties regarding its influence on the game's delay. Krafton has not confirmed a new release date for Subnautica 2.
Krafton may face a $250 million bonus liability due to the delay of Subnautica 2, which has been pushed back to 2026, according to reports.
Charlie Cleveland emphasized that Subnautica 2 is ready for early release, contradicting Krafton's decision to delay the launch.
Former leaders of Unknown Worlds intended to share a substantial bonus among employees, which would now be jeopardized by the delayed release of the game.
The new CEO of Unknown Worlds, Steve Papoutsis, claimed ignorance about the bonus during a town hall meeting, raising questions about the delay's motivations.
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