New CEO Steve Papoutsis apparently told employees that there's no indication the delay was made "specifically to impact any earnout."

Since the report, Krafton has released a testy statement on the Subnautica 2 ordeal. “We are deeply disappointed by the former leadership’s conduct, and above all, we feel a profound sense of betrayal by their failure to honor the trust placed in them by our fans,” a Krafton representative told Polygon.

The former leadership of Subnautica 2 studio, Unknown Worlds, has announced the filing of a breach of contract lawsuit against Krafton as controversy continues.

In an astonishing statement, Krafton tears into the former leaders of Subnautica 2's studio, saying it feels a "profound sense of betrayal."

Subnautica 2 maker Unknown Worlds was set for a massive $250 million payout this year if it hit certain revenue targets, Bloomberg reported yesterday. But a fresh delay of one of the most wish-listed games on Steam makes that almost impossible.

The fallout of Subnautica 2's delay has led to the ousted founders of Unknown Worlds taking Krafton to court.

Earlier today, rumors surfaced about Krafton's true reasons for delaying Subnautica 2 to 2026. Now, the team has revealed gameplay for the upcoming sequel.