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Krafton settles with Subnautica 2 developer after drawn-out dispute over $250 million

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Subnautica 2
GAMESubject
Subnautica 2
Genres · adventure
Release · May 14, 2026
Developer · Unknown Worlds Entertainment
PCXbox Series X|S
377 articles 113 writers 4 reviews
Unknown Worlds Entertainment
COMPANYSubject
Unknown Worlds Entertainment
Role · Developer / Publisher
Active · 2002–2026
Latest · Subnautica 2
Top genres · strategy, adventure, indie
406 articles 127 writers 9 games
Krafton
COMPANYSubject
Krafton
Role · Developer / Publisher
Active · 2018–2026
Latest · Ascend to Zero
Top genres · adventure, rpg, fps
822 articles 213 writers 21 games
Drawn
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Drawn
Active · 2009–2011
Latest · Drawn: Trail of Shadows
Top genres · adventure, point_and_click, puzzle
54 articles 45 writers 3 games
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