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KRAFTON ANNOUNCES GAMING INDUSTRY VETERAN STEVE PAPOUTSIS AS NEW CEO OF UNKNOWN WORLDS

  • On July 1, 2025, Krafton announced the immediate appointment of veteran Steve Papoutsis as CEO of Unknown Worlds, replacing Ted Gill, Charlie Cleveland, and Max McGuire.
  • Krafton’s focus on delivering a high-quality player experience prompted the leadership overhaul at Unknown Worlds, including the immediate appointment of Papoutsis to meet development milestones.
  • Papoutsis’s extensive industry experience, including producer roles on Dead Space 2 and 3, underscores his capability to revitalize Unknown Worlds with renewed energy and momentum.
  • Fans express concern over the sudden leadership change, highlighting uncertainties about Subnautica 2's launch timing and development direction.
  • Krafton’s leadership overhaul at Unknown Worlds, with Papoutsis appointed CEO amid Subnautica 2’s impending early access launch later this year, underscores the publisher’s focus on direct development oversight.
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Subnautica 2 Developer's Entire Leadership Team Replaced in Shock Move Krafton Said 'Will Bring Renewed Energy and Momentum'

Former Striking Distance CEO, Steve Papoutsis, is joining Subnautica 2 developer Unknown Worlds as CEO amid the shock announcement that the previous leadership team — Ted Gill, Charlie Cleveland, and Max McGuire — have been replaced "effective immediately."

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Subnautica 2 Development Leads Let Go By Publisher In Dramatic Shakeup

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KRAFTON ANNOUNCES GAMING INDUSTRY VETERAN STEVE PAPOUTSIS AS NEW CEO OF UNKNOWN WORLDS

New leadership to prioritize development momentum and delivering best possible fan experience for long-anticipated Subnautica 2 launch. SEOUL, South Korea, July 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- KRAFTON, Inc., the global video game holding company and publisher, today announced a leadership change at its creative studio, Unknown Worlds. Steve Papoutsis, gaming industry veteran, has been appointed CEO of Unknown Worlds, where he will oversee the studio's …

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Krafton appoints Steve Papoutsis as Unknown Worlds CEO, former leadership team leaves

Krafton has announced leadership changes at Unknown Worlds, appointing Steve Papoutsis as CEO replacing its previous leadership team.

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Krafton Has Suddenly Changed The Management Behind Subnautica 2 "Effective Immediately"

Krafton has suddenly announced they have replaced the leadership of Unknown Worlds, the studio behind Subnautica, 'effective immediately.'

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Benzinga broke the news in New York, United States on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
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