The legal drama surrounding Subnautica 2 just won’t quit. Earlier this week, a judge ordered publisher Krafton to rehire developer Unknown Worlds Entertainment CEO Ted Gill, who, along with other executives, was fired by Krafton last summer. A short time later, Steve Papoutsis — who was installed as the developers’ CEO after Gill was originally let go — circulated an internal message announcing Subnautica 2 would release into early access in May, which IGN first reported on Tuesday.


It’s interesting to see how the legal issues surrounding Subnautica 2 are unfolding. The impact of such disputes on game development can be quite significant. I hope for a resolution that allows the team to focus on delivering a great game.