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"Predatory as hell" Subnautica 2 EULA sets $50 max damage payout limit, bans VPN use, and has fans very concerned
Subnautica 2's end-user license agreement (EULA) has raised concerns among fans due to several controversial clauses. Notably, it includes a maximum damage payout limit of $50 and a ban on VPN usage. While some clauses have sparked outrage, experts suggest that many may not be enforceable in court.
- ▪The EULA includes a maximum payout of $50 for user damages.
- ▪There is a ban on using VPNs while playing the game.
- ▪Players are not allowed to play on multiple devices without purchasing multiple licenses.
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Home News Subnautica 2 "Predatory as hell" Subnautica 2 EULA sets $50 max damage payout limit, bans VPN use, and has fans very concerned Shark attack. Image credit: Eurogamer <img alt="Connor Makar avatar" src="https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/tAtwiaBo_400x400.jpg?width=2048&height=2048&fit=bounds&quality=85&format=jpg&auto=webp" style="aspect-ratio: 1" width="374" height="374" > News by Connor Makar Staff Writer Published on May 18, 2026 3 comments Follow Subnautica 2 Subnautica 2's EULA - that’s end-user license agreement - has been picked apart by curious fans, who have discovered a handful of eyebrow-raising clauses such as a ban on VPN use as well as a maximum payout of $50 in the case of a user suffering damages.
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