From seemingly being on track for early access this year to its Unknown Worlds’ leadership being ousted and filing a lawsuit, Subnautica 2 is currently going through a lot. Parent company Krafton claimed that the current version of early access lacked enough content, prompting a delay. As if on cue, a leaked document emerged, indicating all the cut content.
This allegedly included the removal of two biomes, fewer creatures (including one less Leviathan type), no custom game mode, fewer vehicles and tools, and even less narrative content. While it initially declined to comment on the legitimacy of the leak, Krafton has since issued a statement (via Kotaku’s Ethan Gach) confirming it’s real in the name of “transparent communication.”
Part of a series of regularly conducted “internal milestone reviews,” Krafton said the process helps “assess development progress” and “define clear objectives” while aligning with its standards. It will continue “working closely with Unknown Worlds to ensure that Subnautica 2 meets the expectations of players who have supported the franchise over the years.” This is following assurances that the core team working on the game is “completely unchanged.”
Subnautica 2 launches in early access for PC and Xbox Series X/S in 2026. Stay tuned for more details on its development, including the next Dev Vlog and more gameplay, in the coming months.
