Creative media producer Scott MacDonald and design lead Anthony Gallegos told Eurogamer the Steam change was likely overblown and Krafton remains involved in launch promotion.
A Krafton PR representative backed their account, saying the partnership continues as confusion over the game's Steam listing fuels scrutiny of the companies' strained relationship.
The dispute has widened into legal battles after a judge ordered ousted Unknown Worlds leaders reinstated, while their lawyers also alleged Krafton intentionally leaked the game's release date.
With its CEO reinstated by a judge, can Subnautica 2 survive the toxic battle between its developer and publisher?
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