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2.\" \/>  <\/td>\n<td> <!-- SC_OFF --><\/p>\n<div class=\"md\">\n<p>To Our 12 Million Fellow Subnauts,<\/p>\n<h1>\u2014 Inevitable Management Change Pushed by Undertaking Abandonment\u2013Regardless of Holding 90% of Earnout for Themselves<\/h1>\n<p>At first, we sincerely thanks on your continued help, ardour, and unwavering dedication to Subnautica. We want to present readability on the latest management adjustments at Unknown Worlds, a artistic studio underneath KRAFTON.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Background of Management Change<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p>KRAFTON deeply values Subnautica\u2019s distinctive creativity and immersive world-building. To supply followers with even higher gaming experiences, we acquired Unknown Worlds, absolutely dedicated to supporting Subnautica\u2019s future success. We collaborated carefully with the studio\u2019s management, who have been central to the creation of the unique Subnautica, to foster the optimum surroundings for a profitable Subnautica 2.<\/p>\n<p>Particularly, along with the preliminary $500 million buy worth, we allotted roughly 90% of the as much as $250 million earn-out compensation to the three former executives, with the expectation that they&#8217;d exhibit management and lively involvement within the improvement of Subnautica 2.<\/p>\n<p>Nonetheless, regrettably, the previous management deserted the duties entrusted to them. Subnautica 2 was initially deliberate for an Early Entry launch in early 2024, however the timeline has since been considerably delayed. KRAFTON made a number of requests to Charlie and Max to renew their roles as Sport Director and Technical Director, respectively, however each declined to take action. Specifically, following the failure of Moonbreaker, KRAFTON requested Charlie to commit himself to the event of Subnautica 2. Nonetheless, as a substitute of collaborating within the recreation improvement, he selected to concentrate on a private movie undertaking.<\/p>\n<p>KRAFTON believes that the absence of core management has resulted in repeated confusion in course and important delays within the total undertaking schedule.<br \/> The present Early Entry model additionally falls brief by way of content material quantity.<br \/> We&#8217;re deeply disillusioned by the previous management\u2019s conduct, and above all, we really feel a profound sense of betrayal by their failure to honor the belief positioned in them by our followers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>KRAFTON\u2019s Full Assist for the Devoted Growth Workforce<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p>To uphold our dedication to offer you the very best gaming expertise, we made the tough but mandatory choice to vary the chief management. Subnautica 2 has been and continues to be actively developed by a devoted core crew who share real ardour, accountability, and dedication to the sport. We deeply respect their experience and creativity and can proceed to offer full and unwavering help, enabling them to focus solely on delivering the distinctive recreation you deserve.<\/p>\n<p><strong>KRAFTON\u2019s Dedication to its Guarantees in Rewarding Staff<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p>Moreover, KRAFTON has dedicated to truthful and equitable compensation for all remaining Unknown Worlds workers who&#8217;ve repeatedly and tirelessly contributed to Subnautica 2\u2019s improvement. We imagine that the dedication and energy of this crew are on the very coronary heart of Subnautica\u2019s ongoing evolution, and we reaffirm our dedication to offer the rewards they have been promised.<\/p>\n<p>Followers will all the time stay on the middle of each choice we make at KRAFTON. Shifting ahead, we promise clear communication and continued efforts to sustainably develop and develop the beloved Subnautica universe.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Honoring your belief and expectations is a core tenet at KRAFTON. We&#8217;re dedicated to repaying your persistence with an much more refined and distinctive gaming expertise.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><!-- SC_ON --> &#032; submitted by &#032;  \/u\/Laughing__Man_  <br \/> <span><\/span> &#032; <span>[comments]<\/span> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/xbox\/comments\/1lwndit\/krafton_has_now_issued_a_statement_about_the\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To Our 12 Million Fellow Subnauts, \u2014 Inevitable Management Change Pushed by Undertaking Abandonment\u2013Regardless of Holding 90% of Earnout for Themselves At first, we sincerely thanks on your continued help, ardour, and unwavering dedication to Subnautica. 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