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Subnautica 2 studio Unknown Worlds' CEO resigns as Krafton agrees to pay $250m bonus

Krafton has settled its dispute with Unknown Worlds’ former leadership and will pay the full $250 million bonus tied to Subnautica 2’s 2025 Early Access targets. CEO Ted Gill has stepped down as part of the deal, and Krafton is expected to bring in an external replacement. The payout is now set to reach the studio’s broader team in three installments.

First reported 2 months, 3 weeks ago • krafton unknown worlds subnautica 2 settlement
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