Krafton's CEO warned Subnautica 2's management the IP would suffer 'irreparable harm' if they released the game in the state it was in.

Subnautica 2 publisher Krafton released an unusual statement last week. Unknown Worlds co-founders Ted Gill, Charlie Cleveland, and Max McGuire were being immediately removed from the studio and ...

At the time, Krafton insisted Unknown Worlds would continue to operate as an independent outfit. Following its announcement, the hotly anticipated Subnautica 2 was set for an early access release ...

Something didn't add up with the sudden departure of Unknown Worlds' two co-founders and president last week. Unexpectedly ousted from the Subnautica 2 studio by parent company Krafton, there ...

The sequel’s delay was against the wishes of the studio’s former leadership, according to the people. The $250 million bonus was due to kick in if Unknown Worlds hit certain revenue targets by ...

After the studio’s founders were seemingly forced out and replaced, Subnautica 2 was delayed to 2026. Now, the founders of Unknown Worlds Entertainment are filing a lawsuit against Krafton.

Regardless, Unknown Worlds ousted leads are still intending to sue Krafton Inc, although details of the complaint remain sealed — for now. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Was: $19.99/mo ...

After studio leadership abruptly exited Unknown Worlds entertainment last week, a new report alleges that publisher Krafton has delayed Subnautica 2 in order to avoid a $250 million payout.

Cleveland also addresses the elephant in the room: the $250 million bonus which was to be rewarded to Unknown Worlds upon reaching certain revenue milestones by the end of 2025, with 90 percent of ...

Central to this firing and the subsequent lawsuit are Krafton’s accusations that Unknown Worlds Entertainment’s management “neglected their responsibilities” in developing Subnautica 2.

Subnautica 2’s Early Access launch is delayed to 2026, following a studio leadership overhaul and questions around a $250M bonus clause.

New Unknown Worlds CEO Steve Papoutsis says the recent calls to boycott Subnautica 2 over the studio's recent leadership upheaval are "very disappointing." ...