Since the report, Krafton has released a testy statement on the Subnautica 2 ordeal. “We are deeply disappointed by the former leadership’s conduct, and above all, we feel a profound sense of betrayal by their failure to honor the trust placed in them by our fans,” a Krafton representative told Polygon.

Reports indicate that Krafton, the South Korean parent of PUBG, recently restructured the management of Subnautica 2's dev team to avoid a hefty payout.

The co-founders of Unknown Worlds Entertainment, who are developing Subnautica 2, have issued a lawsuit against Krafton over recent firings.

Co-founder Charlie Cleveland says it "stings" to have Subnautica 2 and Unknown Worlds taken away from him by publishing overlords Krafton.

The publisher fired back at reporting that suggested it delayed Subnautica 2 to avoid paying out employee bonuses.

A new report claims that Subnautica 2's early access launch has been pushed back, with sources claiming a huge bonus payout was on the way.

In Subnautica 2, players will explore an all-new alien ocean world rich with vibrant biomes, strange creatures, and hidden secrets.