LogInUnknown Worlds will still function as an independent game development studio.
Krafton, the publisher of battle royale PUBG, has bought Unknown Worlds, the development studio behind Subnautica and Subnautica: Below Zero. According to Krafton’s press release of this acquisition continues the company’s strategy of expanding and securing top-tier talent under its umbrella of studios. Unknown Worlds becomes Krafton's sixth studio, joining PUBG Studios, Striking Distance Studios, Bluehole Studio, RisingWings, and Dreamotion.
According to Krafton, Unknown Worlds will continue to work as an independent studio with the studio’s structure and leadership remaining in place. The press release has also revealed that Unknown Worlds is working on a new "genre-defining game", which is planned to be launched in early access in 2022.
“It was immediately apparent how closely Unknown Worlds and Krafton are aligned in the way we think about games and game development,” says Unknown Worlds CEO Charlie Cleveland. “Subnautica and PUBG both started humbly and evolved successfully through constant iteration and feedback. We want to bring new games to the world stage – and with Krafton, we’re a big step closer. We’re truly looking forward to our future together.”
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