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[–] BurgersMcSlopshot@awful.systems 5 points 13 hours ago (1 children)

Do I even want to know what a Subnautica or a Krafton is?

[–] BlueMonday1984@awful.systems 7 points 13 hours ago (1 children)

Okay, quick TL;DR:

Subnautica is a video game made by Unknown Worlds - their first game released in 2018, and the sequel's been delayed to 2026 after some major development shakeups in July 2025 (namely, Unknown World CEO Ted Gill and co-founders Charlie Cleveland and Max McGuire getting fired)

Krafton, who acquired Unknown Worlds in 2021, are currently being sued by Gill, Cleveland and McGuire. The company stands accused of screwing the three out of $250 mil in bonuses that a release into Early Access would've helped them earn.

[–] Soyweiser@awful.systems 4 points 11 hours ago

People also really enjoy Subnautica, it is quite a beloved game.