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Krafton Issues Subnautica 2 Hotfix, Promises No Mod Bans

5/21/2026

Summary

Story summary

On 2026-05-20 Krafton released Subnautica 2’s early-access hotfix, fixing crashes, cutting data transmission, and enabling analytics after TOS acceptance.
Developers pledged no bans on mods or streamers, assured no weapons will be added, and announced a forthcoming FAQ and TOS adjustments to address backlash over broad EULA clauses.
Future patches will tweak creature aggression timing, aggro range, flare and Survival Tool effectiveness, and vehicle and base interactions.

History

Historical Context

Valve’s 2012 revision of the Steam Subscriber Agreement, which barred class-action suits, sparked modder protests and foreshadowed later disputes; by 2018 the platform held over 150 million registered accounts. The 2017 EU antitrust probe into Valve’s geo-blocking and subsequent lawsuits illustrate how early licensing conflicts shape today’s tighter EULA practices across digital distributors.

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Story summary

On 2026-05-20 Krafton released Subnautica 2’s early-access hotfix, fixing crashes, cutting data transmission, and enabling analytics after TOS acceptance.
Developers pledged no bans on mods or streamers, assured no weapons will be added, and announced a forthcoming FAQ and TOS adjustments to address backlash over broad EULA clauses.
Future patches will tweak creature aggression timing, aggro range, flare and Survival Tool effectiveness, and vehicle and base interactions.

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