Did Subnautica 2’s Surprise Delay Help the Game? Yes and No

Krafton delayed Subnautica 2’s planned 2025 Early Access launch amid a dispute over a potential $250 million bonus and control of the studio.

Unknown Worlds says the extra time let the team add more content, and the game is now set to hit Early Access on May 14.

The delay may have improved the initial build, but it also reduced earlier player feedback and testing from the community.

The launch has become part of a larger legal and corporate fight involving Krafton, Unknown Worlds, and studio leadership.