Krafton posts record half-year earnings on Subnautica 2 success

Krafton on Wednesday reported record revenue and operating profit for the first half of this year on the back of continued performances by its megahit PUBG franchise, a battle-royale-style shooter, and the early success of Subnautica 2, an underwater survival adventure. According to the company’s preliminary earnings, Krafton logged 2.66 trillion won ($1.84 billion) in sales and 972.5 billion won in operating profit in the first six months of 2026, up 73.3 percent and 38.3 percent, respectively,