The new deep-sea predator is slated to be one of the first Leviathans that players will encounter as they explore the undersea world.
In a new filing by Krafton against the Unknown Worlds co-founders, the publisher has also noted that they abandoned responsibilities.
Krafton has said that it is disappointed about the lawsuit and that it remains focused on ensuring that Subnautica 2 is a good game.
Employees at Unknown Worlds were afraid that the revenue targets required to get the $25 million bonus wouldn't be possible to hit.
The sequel will take place on an "entirely new" alien planet and utilize Unreal Engine 5 for "stunning stylized graphics."
"Your recent excitement for the next game in the Subnautica universe has been infectious," says developer Unknown Worlds.
The survival adventure is a "major pipeline" title for publisher Krafton. An official announcement from Unknown Worlds is still pending.
In an unprecedented move, Unknown Worlds has revamped its monetisation of Moonbreaker, removing the in-game store and the real-money currency.
The studio behind Subnautica and its sequel, Subnautica: Below Zero, are set to unveil its new game on August 23. And no, it's not Subnautica 3.
A job listing for a senior narrative designer has revealed that a new Subnautica game is in development at Unknown Worlds.
Both versions of the game will be on the same footing.
Dive underwater and explore a mysterious world rife with danger.
An open world underwater exploration and construction game.
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