A build of Subnautica 2 has appeared online two days before its planned early access launch. The title from Unknown Worlds and publisher Krafton was set to arrive on Steam and Xbox consoles on May 14.
Files from the game along with screenshots are now circulating among players. The leak follows a series of other high-profile titles that have appeared prematurely in recent days.
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In the latest chapter of the Krafton-Unknown Worlds legal saga, Subnautica 2's Steam Early Access launch is now set for May 14. Recent court orders restored studio control amid ongoing battles over firings and a $250 million bonus, with developers highlighting added content but lamenting delayed player feedback.
Developers at Unknown Worlds released a new gameplay trailer for Subnautica 2 this weekend. The title is set to enter early access on May 14.
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Subnautica 2 reached more than 2 million sales across PC and Xbox Series X/S within hours of its Early Access release on May 14. The game also hit a peak of 467,582 concurrent players on Steam on launch day. Lead designer Anthony Gallegos responded to pre-release piracy incidents in the official Discord server.
Unknown Worlds has apologised to players of Subnautica 2 after a developer told those seeking combat options to play another game. The studio acknowledged that its response on Discord made some feel dismissed. It reaffirmed that the title focuses on vulnerability and exploration rather than fighting.
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Subnautica 2 has sparked debate among players over its limited options for dealing with hostile sea creatures. Many feel the current tools like flares leave them too vulnerable during early access. Developers at Unknown Worlds remain committed to the game's pacifist themes.
Bleakmill, the studio behind Industria 2, has apologized after the game's Steam release drew mixed reviews. The team acknowledged the criticism as fair while promising rapid patches to address bugs. Players have labeled the sequel half-baked following its debut on April 29.
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Paralives launched in early access on May 25. The life simulation game offers detailed building tools but faces navigation challenges in its live mode.