Subnautica 2 Just Taught AAA a Brutal Lesson

Subnautica 2 just became one of the biggest game launches of the year while the developer, Unknown Worlds, was fighting through one of the most chaotic publisher disputes in gaming history with the games publisher, Krafton. From Krafton removing the Unknown Worlds founders, to lawsuits, delays, public backlash and a battle for control of Subnautica 2 itself, this should have been the kind of disaster that destroys a studio. Instead, Subnautica 2 exploded on Steam with millions of sales, massive concurrent player numbers, and overwhelming support from the Subnautica community. This video breaks down the story behind Subnautica 2, Unknown Worlds, Krafton, the legal battle over the studio, and why players trusted the developers enough to show up in huge numbers anyway. From the original Subnautica and Below Zero, to Early Access transparency, and the modern AAA gaming industry losing its relationship with players, Subnautica 2 just became proof that trust is the most valuable thing left in gaming. Watch next: 8 Developers Just Made AAA Look Useless | Far Far West    • 8 Developers Just Made AAA Look Useless | ...   This Indie Game Just Made IGN Look Ridiculous | Mouse: P.I. For Hire    • This Indie Game Just Made IGN Look Ridicul...   #gaming #subnautica #subnautica2 #unknownworlds #krafton #gamingnews #gamingindustry #steam