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Recent coverage of Subnautica 2 centers on a reported $250m earnout/bonus deal for Unknown Worlds after early sales and 4m+ units sold, alongside ongoing controversy around combat, the game’s ethos, and legal text (EULA). Alongside that, players and the dev team are clashing over “fair/readable” creature encounters and requests to enable killable gameplay via mods.

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Key Takeaway Unknown Worlds is reportedly set to receive a massive $250m bonus tied to Subnautica 2’s early success, even as design and policy disputes—especially around violence—continue to spark player backlash.
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Unknown Worlds is reportedly set to receive a massive $250m bonus tied to Subnautica 2’s early success, even as design and policy disputes—especially around violence—continue to spark player backlash.

Recent coverage of Subnautica 2 centers on a reported $250m earnout/bonus deal for Unknown Worlds after early sales and 4m+ units sold, alongside ongoing controversy around combat, the game’s ethos, and legal text (EULA). Alongside that, players and the dev team are clashing over “fair/readable” creature encounters and requests to enable killable gameplay via mods.

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payout size $250m earnout/bonus
publisher mentioned Krafton (Subnautica 2 publisher)
company cited impact More than one-third of Krafton’s $736m 2025 annual profit
player-policy dispute No-killing ethos remains a “continued point of resistance”

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  • Follow reports and updates on the $250m earnout/bonus resolution after Krafton’s reported agreement. Eurogamer
  • Watch for any follow-up from Unknown Worlds on Subnautica 2’s EULA terms (“looking into” current terms). Rock Paper Shotgun
  • Check ongoing coverage of “fair, readable, and engaging” creature encounter feedback from Unknown Worlds. Rock Paper Shotgun

What Changed

  • Unknown Worlds Earns $250M Performance Bonus After Stellar Subnautica 2 Launch TechPowerUp
  • Subnautica 2's botched bonus deal is about to wipe out more than one-third of Krafton's $736 million annual profit for 2025 PC Gamer
  • Subnautica 2 publisher Krafton now forced to pay $250m earnout to Unknown Worlds developers after more than 4m units sold Eurogamer
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Rock Paper Shotgun 6 articles

Tracking: Krafton have reportedly agreed to pay Subnautica 2's devs that $250 million bonus, following strong early sales / The demand for weapons in Subnautica 2 reveals the difficulty of separating open worlds from conquest

Eurogamer 3 articles

Tracking: Subnautica 2 publisher Krafton now forced to pay $250m earnout to Unknown Worlds developers after more than 4m units sold / Co-op is definitely the worst way to play Subnautica 2, but as a big old sea-wuss, I really don't care

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What do I need to find every Biobed in Subnautica 2?

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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Are There Any Other Ways to Make Strong Acid in Subnautica 2?

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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What is Survival Mode in Subnautica 2?

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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