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Krafton has confirmed that Project Windless, the open‑world PS5 game based on The Bird That Drinks Tears, will not use generative AI for content creation or narrative elements. The Montreal team uses AI only in internal exploratory phases to aid iteration, while NPC behavior is driven by traditional AI with a craft‑driven, single‑player focus.
KRAFTON and KRAFTON Montreal Studio revealed Project Windless, a premium single-player open-world action RPG set roughly 1,500 years before The Bird That Drinks Tears. Built with Unreal Engine 5, the game centers on a continent-spanning conflict with four intelligent races, mass-scale real-time battles, and player-driven storytelling, and is planned for PC and consoles including PS5. A release date has not been announced and the game will not include multiplayer or live-service components.
Krafton and the former leadership of Unknown Worlds are embroiled in a legal dispute over a $250 million bonus related to Subnautica 2, with Krafton changing its justification for firing the founders from attempting to prematurely release the game to avoid paying the bonus to allegations of misconduct, amid ongoing court proceedings and public controversy.
Krafton, the publisher of Subnautica 2, has responded to a lawsuit filed by former lead developers, accusing them of seeking a payday they haven't earned and blaming them for losing interest in the project after a delayed release and internal conflicts. The dispute centers around a $250 million bonus tied to the game's success, with Krafton claiming the developers prioritized personal gain over the game's development, leading to a legal battle that may go to court.
Krafton, publisher of Subnautica 2, filed a legal response denying allegations by the game's cofounders, accusing them of prioritizing personal projects over the game's success and justifying their firing as necessary to prevent damage to the franchise and company reputation, amid ongoing legal disputes over a $250 million bonus and development delays.
Krafton is suing former Unknown Worlds executives for abandoning Subnautica 2 development and seeking a multimillion-dollar payout, while the company defends its actions and termination of the executives, claiming they prioritized personal projects over the game’s success.
Krafton is preparing to defend itself in court after former leaders of Unknown Worlds, the studio behind Subnautica, announced a lawsuit following their ousting and Krafton's decision to delay and alter the development of Subnautica 2, citing intentions to ensure the game meets fan expectations and quality standards.
Subnautica 2's development is in turmoil due to a conflict between its developer Unknown Worlds and its parent company Krafton, involving leadership changes, delays to 2026, and a lawsuit over a $250 million performance bonus, with tensions centered around the game's readiness and creative control.
The article covers recent developments in the gaming industry, including Steam's new guidelines restricting adult content, a lawsuit between Krafton and Unknown Worlds over Subnautica 2, layoffs at various studios like Virtuos and King, union responses to Microsoft layoffs, and industry efforts like Roblox's licensing platform and charity events. It highlights ongoing industry conflicts, layoffs, and innovations, with a tone of concern and hope for developers' recognition.
A lawsuit filed by former Subnautica 2 leadership accuses Krafton of hindering the game's development to avoid a $250 million bonus payout, claiming Cleveland was working on a Subnautica movie instead of focusing on the game, and revealing internal conflicts over project support and revenue projections.
The creators of Subnautica 2 have sued publisher Krafton, alleging that Krafton intentionally delayed the game's release to avoid paying a $250 million bonus, damaging fan anticipation and the game's potential success, amid internal conflicts over development and release strategies.
The former leadership of Unknown Worlds has sued Krafton, alleging they were fired after presenting strong revenue projections for Subnautica 2 that would have triggered a $250 million bonus, and claiming Krafton sabotaged the game's release to avoid paying the bonus. Krafton disputes the claims, citing mismanagement and delays, and has extended employee bonuses despite the conflict.
Unknown Worlds founders filed a lawsuit against Krafton, alleging the publisher intentionally delayed the development of Subnautica 2 to avoid a $250 million payout, breaching contractual promises and obstructing the game's release, while Krafton claims their actions were to ensure a quality game and protect fan expectations.
Krafton has extended the bonus payout schedule for Unknown Worlds employees due to delays in releasing Subnautica 2 and is involved in a legal dispute with the company's former leadership over the game's development and company performance targets.
Krafton, Inc. has removed the leadership of Unknown Worlds amid development delays and internal disputes over Subnautica 2, leading to a delayed Early Access release in 2026, allegations of betrayal, leaked internal documents, and a brewing lawsuit from the ousted team.