Subnautica 2’s Depths: Navigating the "Amusement Park" of Open Worlds and the Echoes of Colonialism

Video Game Development

A conversation with designer Nikhil Murthy reveals how the upcoming underwater survival game challenges conventional open-world design, drawing parallels to colonial narratives and offering a fresh perspective on player agency. The vast, unexplored oceans of Subnautica 2 beckon with promises of discovery and survival. Yet, beneath the surface of it

Corporate Discord in the Deep: Krafton Loses First Phase of $250 Million Legal Battle with Subnautica Creators

Game Design Theory

By Senior Business Correspondent March 19, 2026 The high-stakes legal battle between South Korean gaming giant Krafton and the visionary founders of Unknown Worlds Entertainment—the studio behind the critically acclaimed Subnautica series—has reached a pivotal turning point. In a scathing preliminary ruling, a Delaware court has found that Krafton

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