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People are discussing the fallout of Subnautica 2’s legal battle, which has ended in a settlement involving Krafton and Unknown Worlds founders. The resolution includes CEO leadership changes and a reported $250 million bonus agreement for studio staffers.

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Key Takeaway Subnautica 2’s lawsuit has been settled, with Krafton agreeing to a $250 million bonus package and the reinstated CEO reportedly stepping down again.
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Subnautica 2’s lawsuit has been settled, with Krafton agreeing to a $250 million bonus package and the reinstated CEO reportedly stepping down again.

People are discussing the fallout of Subnautica 2’s legal battle, which has ended in a settlement involving Krafton and Unknown Worlds founders. The resolution includes CEO leadership changes and a reported $250 million bonus agreement for studio staffers.

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bonus amount $250 million
company involved Krafton
developer involved Unknown Worlds
CEO outcome CEO resigns/steps down after settlement

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  • Follow coverage of Krafton/Unknown Worlds’ post-settlement leadership transition for any formal timelines or filings. Rock Paper Shotgun
  • Track additional reports on whether all Subnautica 2 staffers receive bonuses under the final terms. Eurogamer

What Changed

  • Subnautica 2 legal battle ends with reinstated CEO stepping down, as Krafton and Unknown Worlds founders agree settlement Rock Paper Shotgun
  • Subnautica 2 studio Unknown Worlds' CEO resigns as Krafton agrees to pay $250m bonus GamesIndustry.biz
  • Publisher Krafton finally agrees to pay bonuses to every Subnautica 2 staffer as Unknown Worlds CEO Ted Gill leaves again Eurogamer
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While most of the Biobeds in Subnautica 2 can be collected without special tools, the final two on the list are an exception. Tools like the Wavemaker and Tadpole will always be recommended, if not required. Consider preparing with this checklist: Biobed Location Upgrade Type Distance From Lifepod Depth Key Requirement Quaker's Meetinghouse Endurance; +3 Inventory Slots 220m SE 42m N/A Anita's Garden Endurance; +3 Inventory Slots

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The High-Capacity Air Tank blueprint is stored on a Datacard, which means you are not required to scan any objects in the wild. Once you collect the Datacard, the blueprint will be added to your inventory to be crafted at your convenience. To reach the Datacard, you can start from the Lifepod and face south-west. While having a Tadpole is always preferable, it is not required. Once you are prepared, you can essentially head south-west in a straight line. If you've visited the Great Jaw Clam Leviathan, the directions will be exactly the same, as your goal is just before it. Fairly quickly, you'

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Yes, Subnautica 2 features many Alternative Recipes for specific items. Strong Acid can also be made with the following resources: Sulfur x1 Gold x1 Simply check the Alternative Recipes tab at the bottom of the recipe list to locate Strong Acid. This recipe was unlocked for me when I located and scanned both Sulfur and Gold in the wild. Both of these items can be found near the heated vents in the Graveyard region in eastern Proteus. Subnautica 2 Released May 14, 2026

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Survival mode is Subnautica 2’s default game mode and the intended way to play the title. It provides a balanced experience, similar to traditional survival base building games like the first Subnautica. Limited Oxygen and gradually depleting hunger and thirst meters require players to get good at resource management and provide a much-needed sense of urgency to the gameplay. Blueprints and recipes need to be unlocked by finding and scanning the relevant Fragments in the world, providing players with tangible rewards for thorough exploration. Adaptations and biomods need to be unlock

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