Krafton's creative studio Unknown Worlds has launched its new title, 'Subnautica 2,' which is experiencing global success.
Krafton announced on May 15 that 'Subnautica 2' surpassed 2 million in cumulative sales just 12 hours after its early access release.
The game recorded a peak concurrent player count of 651,000 across Steam, Epic Games Store, and Xbox platforms. Of this, Steam alone accounted for a peak of 467,000 concurrent players.
Initial player feedback has been positive, with Steam user reviews rated as 'very positive.' The game also met high expectations, having accumulated 5 million wishlists prior to its launch.
Previously, 'Subnautica 2' achieved 1 million sales on its early access launch day and reached the top of the global revenue rankings on Steam.
User reviews highlight several key features, including realistic underwater visuals powered by Unreal Engine 5, the series' first four-player co-op multiplayer, a survival and crafting system, and immersive storytelling.
'Subnautica 2' is the official sequel to the acclaimed 'Subnautica' series, known for its marine survival genre. Set on an alien planet, it utilizes Unreal Engine 5 graphics to vividly portray an unknown marine ecosystem.
Additionally, for the first time in the series, it supports up to four players in cooperative gameplay, allowing users to strategize survival and share exploration achievements.
Jin-hyung Lee, CEO of Krafton, stated, "The early access release is the first step in responding to our players' support. We will continue to listen to user feedback and work together to complete the game."
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