When a pirated version of early access survival game Subnautica 2 started going around before its release, some took to bragging about dodging the game’s $30 price tag directly in the official Discord channel.
“Thanks for pirating a game that I’ve spent years working on,” game design lead Anthony Gallegos replied to one such self-reported pirate. “I’m disappointed that you’d do that when it’s kind of how we make our living. I hope you rethink your life choices.”
It didn’t help that there is persistent confusion about Krafton’s failed attempt to get out of a $250 million payout that it may owe developer Unknown World’s founders and CEO, some of which could be distributed to others at the studio—we lack details.
This prompted a second, more sympathetic thread on r/piracy, in which users discussed the Discord bragging as a breach of pirate etiquette, or a narcissistic need for validation.
“Going into the server to brag you’re playing a leaked game is such a shitty move,” reads one of the top comments.
“Just pirate and play, there is no need to make a moral crusade,” says another.
One person summed up their attitude as: “I’m someone who just wants free shit. The taunting is completely unnecessary.”
Subnautica 2 launched on Thursday for $30 in early access, which feels like a sensible price to me based on my experience so far. There’s plenty I think could be improved, and the full world and story isn’t there yet, but it’s good fun and offers some lovely undersea vistas.
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