Subnautica, the critically acclaimed underwater survival game, is set to expand its franchise with a new installment expected to launch in the first half of 2025. The announcement comes from Krafton, who acquired the Subnautica developer Unknown Worlds Entertainment in 2021. Subnautica received high praise for its immersive survival gameplay and engaging sci-fi storyline, with the sequel Subnautica: Below Zero further honing the series mechanics and narrative.

The next Subnautica game's release window was revealed in a recent Krafton financial report, which specifies a target of "1H25" for the game's launch. Details about the new game are scarce, but fans of the series are eagerly anticipating what lies beneath the waves in this next chapter of the iconic survival series.

Beyond the world of Subnautica, Krafton is making moves to diversify its portfolio with a series of new projects. These include Project Black Budget, a PUBG-related extraction shooter, and an "action adventure sandbox" called Project Gold Rush from Vector North. Krafton is also working on a mobile adaptation of its upcoming title Dark and Darker, a Sims-like experience named inZoi, and another game presently dubbed Project Windless, looking to launch in 2026.

With the promise of a new Subnautica adventure and a lineup of compelling projects, Krafton is aiming to make a significant impact on various gaming genres, expanding its reach beyond the success of the battle royale phenomenon, PUBG.