One of the co -founders Subnautica 2 Studio, Unknown Worlds, published a statement about “shock” last week about replacing the steering team, saying that the decision to displace their “stings”.
In a cordial post, Charlie Cleveland revealed Reddit that although he and his colleagues thought that Subnautica 2 was “ready for early release”, “this decision is in the hands of Krafton.” Recent statement However, he suggested from the publisher that the release was not inevitable as an update of the release schedule, including “the axis of early access”, “soon”.
Although this is not a clear commentary, the discrepancy may show the disconnection between Krafton and the primary management of the studio.
Krafton’s statement also concerned other community fears, such as the potential introduction of microtransactions, writing: “Nothing changed with the structure of the game. Without microtransation, it will remain the first experience.
Krafton acquired unknown worlds in October 2021 And then he said Sabnautica Studio will continue to act as an independent outfit. However, last week, the general director of the distance, Steve Papoutis, joined the developer Subnautica 2 unknown Worlds as CEO. The announcement of shock confirmed that the previous management team – Ted Gill, Charlie Cleveland and Max McGuire – were replaced “immediately. “
Cleveland did not explain what led to the team’s removal, nor did he comment on the appointment of Papoutsis on CEO.
“I want you to know that whatever happens to the founders, the band and games, our priority is and has always been to create the best cursed game for the best community in the world. With your plush gorges and a hand -drawn fan of fish, and your dollars, your dollars, you supported us in every sense, frigid and hot.
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