Krafton Agrees to Pay ‘Subnautica 2’ Bonuses as Developer’s CEO Resigns
A legal battle over 'Subnautica 2' concludes with Krafton agreeing to pay staff bonuses as the CEO of Unknown Worlds resigns.
📍 Where it landed
Krafton settled a legal dispute with Subnautica 2 developer Unknown Worlds by agreeing to pay $250 million in bonuses to the studio's staff. As part of the resolution, the CEO of Unknown Worlds resigned.
Epilogue added 101d ago, after coverage quieted.
Quick answers
What was the outcome of the dispute between Krafton and Unknown Worlds?
Krafton agreed to a settlement that includes paying bonuses to the entire staff of Unknown Worlds.
What is happening with the leadership at Unknown Worlds?
The CEO of Unknown Worlds is resigning/stepping down as part of the resolution.
Which game was at the center of this legal battle?
The dispute concerned the developer of 'Subnautica 2'.
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Krafton has reached a settlement with the developer Unknown Worlds, resolving a management dispute. Under the agreement, the entire staff of the 'Subnautica 2' developer will receive their bonuses.
Simultaneously, the CEO of Unknown Worlds is stepping down. Coverage from Bloomberg, IGN, and Kotaku emphasizes that this resolution ends a long legal battle and a "messy saga" regarding the game's development.
Inven Global reports the settlement effectively resolves the management dispute between the two entities. Future developments center on the leadership transition at Unknown Worlds following the CEO's departure and the finalization of the bonus payments to the staff.
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Krafton Agrees to Pay ‘Subnautica 2’ Bonuses as Developer’s CEO Resigns Bloomberg.com · 104d ago broke it first
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