Krafton has announced the delay of the highly anticipated game Subnautica 2 to 2026, following a leadership shakeup at the developer studio Unknown Worlds. The delay comes just months before Krafton was scheduled to pay a $250 million bonus to Unknown Worlds, contingent on the game meeting 2025 revenue targets. Krafton has stated that the delay was not related to financial issues. However, tensions have escalated as Krafton accused the founders of Unknown Worlds of refusing to work on completing the game. In response, the ousted studio heads have filed a lawsuit against Krafton, seeking to resolve the dispute. The controversy highlights ongoing challenges in the development of Subnautica 2 and the strained relationship between Krafton and Unknown Worlds.