Subnautica 2 Lead Rebukes Pirates Boasting on Discord as Game Tops 2 Million Sales
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Updated · Eurogamer.net · May 15
Subnautica 2 Lead Rebukes Pirates Boasting on Discord as Game Tops 2 Million Sales
6 articles · Updated · Eurogamer.net · May 15
Anthony Gallegos said what angered him was not piracy itself but players flaunting illicit early copies of Subnautica 2 in the official Discord while others waited for the legitimate launch.
Gallegos said he understands why some people pirate amid tough finances, but he cannot condone it and would rather players buy the game, try it for an hour and refund it.
446,000 concurrent Steam players showed up on launch day, suggesting the backlash came from a small minority rather than the broader player base.
Unknown Worlds said Subnautica 2 has already sold more than 2 million copies across PC and Xbox Series X/S, underscoring a strong early-access debut despite the piracy flare-up.
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