After unreasing and yet highly anticipated news, Subnautica 2 speaks to try to drop the pressure and reassure a good part of the community.
It is a name that often comes back when we talk about survival games. Subnauticawith its seabed to explore and its unique atmosphere, marked a whole generation of players. Its suite, Subnautica 2is awaited firmly. But in recent days, an unexpected change has sowed doubt.
Three historic figures leave the studio of Subnautica 2
We could have announced it to you for Subnautica 2, without warning, Unknown Worlds announced a big upheaval. The three founders of the studio, at the origin of the series, are no longer there. Ted Gill, Charlie Cleveland and Max McGuire have left their duties. In their place? Steve Papoutsis, former director of Striking Distance Studios, now appointed CEO of Unknown Worlds.
The announcement surprised. And inevitably, she worried those who wait Subnautica 2. On social networks, some players immediately feared a turn to microtransactions, battle passes or other poorly loved “live service” systems. The fear of loss of identity was very real.
Nothing changes, assures the studio
Faced with doubts, Unknown Worlds spoke. In a message published on its official website, the studio wishes to reassure: Subnautica 2 keeps the course. The development team is intact. The experience remains centered on the solo. No subscription, no loot box, no seasonal pass.
The new director supports the vision of the game, and the DNA of the series is preserved. Exploration, discovery, environmental narration … Everything that makes the charm of Subnautica will be there. The studio also reaffirms its commitment to open development. The early access remains planned, with active listening to the feedback from players.
Even if the message is clear, timing questions. Why such a change of direction now? Can we really have the three founders of a studio without consequences leave? Officially, everything continues as before. But on the side of the fans, distrust remains present.
Source : Subnautica
