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Subnautica 2 Studio Founders Go To War With Krafton Over Controversial Delay And Firings In New Lawsuit [Update]
Weeks after their sudden and mysterious dismissal from Unknown Worlds by parent-publisher Krafton, the Subnautica 2 studio’s cofounders have filed a lawsuit for breach of contract. At the center of the complaint are allegations that Krafton tried to sabotage the Early Access release for one of Steam’s most wishlisted games in order to avoid having to pay a $250 million bonus.
Krafton responds to Subnautica founders’ lawsuit: ‘We look forward to defending ourselves in court’
The publisher again claims Subnautica 2 was delayed for quality reasons, amid accusations of obstruction to avoid an
Fired Subnautica 2 Founders Slam Krafton With Lawsuit, Alleges Publisher “Demands” Breach Contract
After being fired this month, Krafton studio founders have filed a suit alleging Krafton has breached contract in the name of profit to delay Subnautica 2.
Subnautica 2 Delay Aimed At Protecting Fans, Franchise Reputation: Krafton
South Korean game publisher Krafton said on Saturday its recent decisions regarding the development of Subnautica 2 were made t
Subnautica founders’ lawsuit accuses Krafton of ‘ripping the game from its creators in the name of money’
The former leadership of the hotly anticipated underwater survival sequel Subnautica 2 has accused publisher Krafton of obstructing its 2025 release plan, and firing them from the company, in order to avoid paying a $250 million earnout.
‘Subnautica 2’ Leaders Say Krafton Sabotaged Game Over Payout
In a newly unsealed complaint, the ousted leadership group accused the South Korean video-game publisher of firing them without cause to seize control of the company
Krafton responds to Subnautica 2 lawsuit & accusations of sabotage
The company maintains that it did not sabotage Subnautica 2's early access launch to avoid a huge payout as Unknown Worlds' former founders have alleged.
Subnautica 2 lawsuit alleges ousted leader was working on a Subnautica movie, despite Krafton's claims he "chose to focus on a personal film project"
Ousted Subnautica 2 studio head Charlie Cleveland has hit back at claims made by former employer Krafton in a newly unsealed court document.
Krafton's ready to take on Subnautica's creators in court
Krafton said it "look[s] forward to defending itself in court" after Unknown Worlds' former leadership confirmed they ...
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Paying the Subnautica 2 team their promised bonus would be "embarrassing", Krafton's CEO allegedly told the game's chief over lunch
Unknown Worlds co-founder Charlie Cleveland went to lunch with Krafton CEO, Kim Chang-han, who allegedly said having to pay ...
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PUBG: Black Budget – Everything we know about Krafton’s Extraction Shooter
Black Budget remain thin on the ground. However, we’ve pieced together the existing leaks and rumours to present a rough idea ...
Krafton confirms Subnautica 2 leak showing that the publisher wanted more content for the early access launch, leading to delay and leadership ouster
The delay of Subnautica 2 has been the primary driver of the dispute between former Unknown Worlds senior leadership Charlie ...
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Subnautica 2 studio will get their bonus, says Krafton, but it's not the $250 million promised
Krafton have told workers at Subnautica 2 studio Unknown Worlds they would still get a promised bonus if they ship enough of ...
Krafton slams ex-Subnautica 2 execs — who now say they’re suing
On July 2nd, Krafton announced that Steve Papoutsis, CEO of The Callisto Protocol developer Striking Distance Studios would ...
Unknown Worlds founders' lawsuit accuses Krafton of a 'months-long campaign to delay Subnautica 2' so it wouldn't have to pay $250M earnout
Krafton accused the former heads of Unknown Worlds of abandoning Subnautica 2. This week, they're firing back.