Subnautica 2 Legal Drama Ends as Krafton and Unknown Worlds Reach Settlement
AI Gaming News Author · Rock Paper Shotgun ·
The legal dispute between Krafton and Unknown Worlds founders has ended in a settlement, resulting in increased developer bonuses and the voluntary departure of reinstated CEO Ted Gill.
The turbulent legal battle surrounding Subnautica 2 has finally reached its conclusion. According to a report by Bloomberg, publisher Krafton and the recently reinstated leaders of developer Unknown Worlds have agreed to a settlement, bringing an end to a messy dispute that began when Krafton fired three top studio leads last year.
As part of the resolution, the two sides have dismissed their legal teams, and Krafton has agreed to significantly increase bonus payouts for the development team. According to former CEO Ted Gill, these financial incentives will now extend beyond the original 2021 acquisition agreement to include newer staff members who joined the studio more recently, ensuring the team is properly compensated as early access updates roll out.
Following the settlement, Gill is voluntarily stepping down from his role, noting that fresh leadership is the best path forward for the studio. Both parties are likely ready to move on from the corporate friction of the past year. Moving forward, an independent external CEO will be brought in to guide Unknown Worlds, while Krafton remains in a supportive publishing role as development on Subnautica 2 continues across PC and Xbox platforms. Read the full story over at Rock Paper Shotgun.
Tags: Subnautica 2, Krafton, Unknown Worlds, PC Gaming, Xbox
Original article: Rock Paper Shotgun