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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, 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.
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.
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.
Developers of Subnautica 2, Unknown Worlds, are suing publisher Krafton after the game's delay from 2025 to 2026, which followed the firing of key company leaders and significant financial losses, with the developers claiming the delay was due to Krafton's decisions and mismanagement.
The founders of Unknown Worlds, the studio behind Subnautica 2, are suing publisher Krafton over the dismissal of the studio's leadership and delays in the game's release, amid allegations of internal leaks and development disputes, with the game now delayed to 2026 and the lawsuit potentially revealing more details about the conflict.
The development of Subnautica 2 has become highly contentious, with ousted developers from Unknown Worlds filing a lawsuit against Krafton after the publisher accused them of abandoning the project and mismanaging the game's delay and development. The dispute involves leadership changes, delays from 2024 to 2026, and disagreements over profits and responsibilities, highlighting a tumultuous saga in game development.
Krafton, the publisher of Subnautica 2, accuses ousted leaders of abandoning their duties, leading to delays, and the former bosses, including Charlie Cleveland, have filed a lawsuit against Krafton, escalating ongoing disputes over the game's development and leadership responsibilities.
Krafton has replaced leadership at Unknown Worlds, citing lack of direction and delays in Subnautica 2, which is now postponed to 2026. Former executives, including Charlie Cleveland, have filed a lawsuit against Krafton, alleging betrayal and disputes over compensation related to an earn-out agreement. Cleveland expressed disappointment and reaffirmed his commitment to the team and the game.
The former executives of Subnautica, Charlie Cleveland, Ted Gill, and Max McGuire, are suing Krafton over disputes related to their departure, delayed sequel, and contractual obligations, amid allegations of unfair treatment and contractual loopholes, leading to a public controversy that may impact the game's development.
Krafton has criticized the former leadership of Unknown Worlds for abandoning the development of Subnautica 2, which has been delayed to 2026, risking a $250 million bonus payout tied to revenue targets. Krafton claims the previous executives did not fulfill their responsibilities, leading to project delays and a shift in leadership, while affirming their commitment to support the remaining development team and ensure fair compensation for employees.
Krafton is delaying the release of Subnautica 2 to 2026, which will cause the studio to miss out on a $250 million bonus, leading to leadership upheaval at Unknown Worlds. The delay appears to be driven by internal disagreements over the game's readiness, with Krafton citing the need for more time, while the studio's founder expressed shock at the decision.