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Subnautica 2 Sets May Early Access Window on PC and Xbox After Court Reinstates CEO

A Delaware ruling gives Ted Gill control over release decisions following Krafton's 2025 firings.

Overview

  • Unknown Worlds and Krafton have signaled a May Early Access launch for Windows PC and Xbox Series X, with no specific date announced.
  • On March 16, the Delaware Chancery Court ordered Krafton to rehire CEO Ted Gill and barred the publisher from obstructing his authority over the Early Access release.
  • Unknown WorldsSteve Papoutsis told staff the game passed a milestone and was deemed ready, citing new story chapters, creatures, and biomes prepared for Early Access.
  • Krafton said developers made meaningful progress under a recent milestone review and stated it disagrees with the court’s decision as broader litigation continues.
  • Lawyers for Gill and other ousted leaders told the court this week the May release news was announced improperly and suggested potential contempt, while Krafton replied that no order was violated and the judge has not responded.