Krafton Sells 1 Million Copies of 'Subnautica 2' on Early Access Launch Day

No. 1 in Global Sales on Steam
"Overwhelmingly Positive" Reviews from Players Worldwide

Krafton announced on May 15 that 'Subnautica 2', developed by creative studio Unknown Worlds, surpassed 1 million copies sold on its early access launch day. The game also ranked No. 1 in global sales on Steam, and user reviews remain 'Overwhelmingly Positive'.

'Subnautica 2'. Provided by Krafton

Krafton explained that anticipation was evident even before launch, as seen in the response to video content. The 'Cinematic Trailer' released on April 30 surpassed 10 million cumulative views, while the 'Gameplay Trailer' unveiled on May 9 exceeded 5 million views.

'Subnautica 2' is the official sequel to the 'Subnautica' series, which pioneered the ocean survival genre. Set on an alien planet different from its predecessor, it features mysterious ecosystems realized with Unreal Engine 5 graphics. For the first time in the series, up to four players can cooperate in multiplayer mode, strategizing and exploring together to survive. The game was simultaneously released on Steam, Epic Games Store, and Xbox Series X|S.

Fernando Melo, Executive Producer of 'Subnautica 2', said, "Early access marks the beginning of a global adventure as players explore unknown depths," adding, "We will keep deepening the survival experience, guided by the voices of players who show us the direction to take."

Jinhyung Lee, Head of Krafton, stated, "'Subnautica 2' topping the global Steam wishlist for 36 consecutive weeks, reaching 1 million copies sold and ranking No. 1 in global sales on launch day, demonstrates the high level of trust from players worldwide. Early access is the first step in responding to that support, and we look forward to completing the journey of developing this game together."

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