The long-running dispute between Subnautica 2 developer Unknown Worlds Entertainment and publisher Krafton appears to have finally come to an end, closing the book on one of the most turbulent chapters in the companies' history. Following months of legal battles over a $250 million incentive bonus tied to Subnautica 2, the two sides have reached a settlement that will see every employee at the studio receive a bonus payout, while CEO Ted Gill has agreed to step down, marking the end of an era for Unknown Worlds' current leadership.
After acquiring Unknown Worlds in 2021 with a potential $250 million earnout, Krafton dismissed Gill and studio co-founders Charlie Cleveland and Max McGuire in 2025, alleging they had neglected their duties. The trio responded with a lawsuit claiming Krafton delayed Subnautica 2 and removed them from leadership to avoid paying the bonus, leading to a judge reinstating Gill as CEO earlier this year while litigation continued.
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According to Bloomberg, Krafton has now reached a settlement with Gill and the studio's co-founders, ending the legal dispute and...
