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??... Krafton says the 3 leaders of Unknown Worlds (Subnautica 2) are out, replaced by Steve Papoutsis, who already runs their studio Striking Distance.

Ted Gill, Charlie Cleveland and Max McGuire had some 50 years of combined tenure at Unknown Worlds
KRAFTON ANNOUNCES GAMING INDUSTRY VETERAN STEVE PAPOUTSIS AS NEW CEO OF UNKNOWN WORLDS New leadership to prioritize development momentum and delivering best possible fan experience for long-anticipated Subnautica 2 launch. SEOUL, South Korea, July 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- KRAFTON, Inc., the global video game holding company and publisher, today announced a leadership change at its creative studio, Unknown Worlds. Steve Papoutsis, gaming industry veteran, has been appointed CEO of Unknown Worlds, where he will oversee the studio's overall management and creative direction. Papoutsis joins the company from Striking Distance Studios, where he currently serves as Chief Executive Officer. Papoutsis replaces the previous leadership team — Ted Gill, Charlie Cleveland, and Max McGuire — effective immediately. While KRAFTON sought to keep the Unknown Worlds' co-founders and original creators of the Subnautica series involved in the game's development, the company wishes them well on their next endeavors. Importantly, KRAFTON is confident that Papoutsis, with decades of experience behind the planning, development, and production of some of the highest-rated game franchises, will bring renewed energy and momentum to delivering the long-anticipated Subnautica 2 experience to fans. KRAFTON, known for fan-favorite games like PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS and inZOI, is listening to the fan base that has been anxiously awaiting the opportunity to continue their Subnautica adventures. This next chapter for Unknown Worlds is centered around a sustained commitment to and increased focus on delivering the game players expect. "There is nothing more important than the gamer experience. Given the anticipation around Subnautica 2, we owe our players nothing less than the best possible game, as soon as possible," said CH Kim, KRAFTON's chief executive officer.
July 1, 2025 at 10:19 PM
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