Krafton still ‘supporting the early access launch of Subnautica 2’ despite its name being removed from the Steam page
Krafton, the South Korean gaming conglomerate, has been removed from Subnautica 2’s Steam store page as publisher, with developer Unknown Worlds now listed as both developer and publisher. The change follows what has been described as a “courtroom clash” between the two companies.
Unknown Worlds, a subsidiary of Krafton, was previously operating under Krafton’s publishing umbrella for the early access launch of the underwater exploration sequel. The removal of Krafton’s name from the official Steam listing marks a significant shift in the game’s official publishing structure, though the extent of Krafton’s continued involvement remains somewhat ambiguous.
Despite the removal from the store page, Krafton has stated that it is still “supporting the early access launch of Subnautica 2,” suggesting the company maintains some level of involvement with the game’s development and release, even if no longer formally credited as publisher. The precise nature of this support and the legal dispute between Krafton and Unknown Worlds have not been fully detailed in available reports.
The situation highlights the complex relationship between Krafton and its subsidiary Unknown Worlds, which has apparently reached a point where legal action became necessary. This development is noteworthy for clarifying the publishing credits on major gaming platforms and raises questions about the future of the partnership between the parent company and its subsidiary.