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Dive Into What’s Next with Subnautica 2 Experimental

Subnautica 2 Experimental is live through the Xbox Insider Program, letting players test in-progress builds before they reach the stable branch. For Unknown Worlds, it’s a practical way to surface …

Official XBox Wire · 1 month ago
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 …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Krafton and Unknown Worlds founders settle Subnautica 2 legal dispute

Krafton has agreed to drop all pending legal action tied to Unknown Worlds, and CEO Ted Gill is leaving the studio. For developers, the practical takeaway is that the Subnautica …

News Game Developer · 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Subnautica 2 has surpassed 2 million sales in 12 hours

Subnautica 2's impressive 2 million sales in just 12 hours highlight the game's strong market demand. This early access launch follows a significant legal battle, which adds an interesting layer …

News Game Developer · 4 months ago
Fired Unknown Worlds execs withdraw claim that Krafton violated court order by announcing Subnautica 2 release date

The recent legal dispute involving Unknown Worlds and Krafton has taken a turn as the former executives have withdrawn their claim regarding a court order violation. This development could signal …

News Game Developer · 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Bombshell judgment demands Krafton immediately reinstate ousted CEO and return his authority over Subnautica 2

A Delaware court has ordered Krafton to reinstate Ted Gill as CEO of Unknown Worlds and return control of Subnautica 2. This ruling impacts the game's early access release and …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 6 months ago
Krafton loses lawsuit, is ordered to reinstate ousted Unknown Worlds CEO

Krafton's recent legal setback has significant implications for game developers, particularly in leadership roles. A Delaware court ruled that Krafton breached its agreement with Unknown Worlds' founders, mandating the reinstatement …

News Game Developer · 6 months ago
'Korea - they are the Joe Pesci of countries,' Unknown Worlds co-founder compiles plan to take on Krafton in newly-surfaced 'Litigation Help' document

Unknown Worlds co-founder Charlie Cleveland has compiled a 'Litigation Help' document to strategize against Krafton amid ongoing legal disputes. The document includes insights from former Nexon CEO Owen Mahoney, highlighting …

News Game Developer · 9 months, 4 weeks ago
Explosive Unknown Worlds lawsuit filing claims Krafton created secret task force to "execute a takeover"

A lawsuit filed by former executives of Unknown Worlds against Krafton alleges the creation of a secret task force aimed at executing a takeover. This legal battle, starting November 17, …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 9 months, 4 weeks ago
Krafton CEO accused of forming secret task force 'Project X' to seize control of Unknown Worlds

Krafton CEO Changhan 'CH' Kim faces accusations of creating a secret task force, 'Project X', aimed at taking control of Unknown Worlds. This development raises concerns about the future of …

News Game Developer · 9 months, 4 weeks ago