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Subnautica 2 Devs Will Actually Get Even More Money As Krafton Drama Ends

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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
820 articles 212 writers 21 games
DRAMA
COMPANYSubject
DRAMA
Role · Developer / Publisher
Founded · 2020
Top genres · adventure, fps, indie
121 articles 79 writers 1 games
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