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Subnautica 2 Has Sold So Well That Krafton Has to Pay That $250 Million Earnout to the Devs

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Subnautica 2
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Subnautica 2
Genres · adventure
Release · May 14, 2026
Developer · Unknown Worlds Entertainment
PCXbox Series X|S
376 articles 112 writers 4 reviews
Krafton
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Krafton
Role · Developer / Publisher
Active · 2018–2026
Latest · Ascend to Zero
Top genres · adventure, rpg, fps
819 articles 211 writers 21 games
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