Unknown Worlds released Subnautica 2 and the title achieved immediate commercial success. The game sold over four million copies in less than one week after launch. This performance generated an estimated $100 million in revenue.
Unknown Worlds' title generated $100M revenue in first week
Alinea Analytics tracked the sales velocity of the game during its first five days on the market. The data indicates that Subnautica 2 became the fastest-selling game on Steam in 2026 so far. The title sold three times faster than Crimson Desert and nearly twice as fast as Resident Evil Requiem.
The game reached a global audience through multiple platforms. Players could purchase the title on Steam, where it passed four million copies sold less than a week after launch. The Xbox version also launched at release but accounted for less than 100 thousand copies.
The sales figures highlight a significant financial milestone for the developer. Krafton faces a potential $250 million bonus payment to Unknown Worlds as part of an ongoing legal dispute between the co-founders and the publisher. Industry observers note that wishlists do not equal actual sales, which adds context to pre-launch metrics.
Unknown Worlds has not confirmed specific details regarding future updates or additional platform releases beyond the initial launch window.
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