{"id":31856,"date":"2026-04-17T05:23:52","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T05:23:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/?p=31856"},"modified":"2026-04-17T05:23:52","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T05:23:52","slug":"krafton-removed-as-publishers-for-subnautica-2-on-steam-and-epic-store-after-quiet-transition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/?p=31856","title":{"rendered":"Krafton Removed as Publishers for Subnautica 2 on Steam and Epic Store After Quiet Transition"},"content":{"rendered":"
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### Krafton’s Response to Subnautica 2 Publishing Changes<\/p>\n

Krafton, the parent company of Unknown Worlds, has recently provided an update concerning its role in the publishing of *Subnautica 2*. This follows notable changes in the game’s listings on major digital storefronts, such as Steam and Epic Games, where Krafton’s name has disappeared from the publisher sections. Krafton stated they are currently focused on supporting the Early Access launch of *Subnautica 2* and have indicated that there is no further information to share at this time.<\/p>\n

### Changes to Publisher Listings<\/p>\n

The recent alterations to the game\u2019s storefronts have caught the attention of gamers and industry watchers alike. SteamDB traces these modifications to April 7th, which removed Krafton from the publisher section of *Subnautica 2*’s Steam page. Despite this, Krafton’s name has been retained in the franchise section, implying a continued association, albeit in a different capacity. Although there\u2019s no definitive date for similar changes on the Epic Games Store, Krafton was previously listed as the publisher as of March 9th.<\/p>\n

### Unknown Worlds Takes Center Stage<\/p>\n

Following these changes, Unknown Worlds has emerged as the sole publisher listed for *Subnautica 2*. This shift is particularly noteworthy given the ongoing legal disputes between Krafton and the original minds behind *Subnautica 2*, CEO Ted Gill, and other key figures such as Charlie Cleveland and Max MacGuire. These tensions culminated in the firing of these leads by Krafton, which asserted they had abandoned their responsibilities regarding the game. Subsequently, Gill has been reinstated as CEO after a court ruling found Krafton guilty of unjustly usurping control of the company.<\/p>\n

### Implications of the Legal Battle<\/p>\n

The ongoing legal saga raises questions about the future of the publishing relationship between Krafton and Unknown Worlds. The removal of Krafton from the publisher section could signify a shift in their working relationship amid these disputes. The legal proceedings have created uncertainty about the game’s early access launch, including discussions of bonus structures tied to the game’s financial performance.<\/p>\n

### Conclusion<\/p>\n

As it stands, the situation surrounding *Subnautica 2* is fluid and marked by significant changes in its publishing dynamics. While Krafton asserts its focus is on the game\u2019s Early Access launch, the implications of their reduced visibility as a publisher in storefronts remain to be fully understood. The gaming community will be watching closely for further developments as Unknown Worlds prepares for this launch amidst a backdrop of legal complexities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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Update:<\/strong> Krafton have issued a response to Europeanvideogamer<\/a> about the storefront switcheroos. The publisher said that they’re “currently focused on successfully supporting the Early Access launch of Subnautica 2”, and that they have “nothing further to share at this time”.<\/p>\n

Original story follows:<\/p>\n

Krafton have quietly disappeared from the publisher sections of Subnautica 2<\/a>‘s Steam and Epic Games store pages. The changes appear to be recent, with SteamDB suggesting the former was made just last week to that platform’s listing. Developers Unknown Worlds – now once again operating<\/a> under CEO Ted Gill, amid long-running legal action<\/a> between parent company Krafton and three current and former studio leads – are now cited as the game’s sole publishers.<\/p>\n

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