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Krafton Sued Over $250M Bonus Dispute Amid Game Delays

8/12/2025

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Krafton is facing a lawsuit from ex-leaders of Unknown Worlds, who allege they were forced out after the studio's acquisition. Central to the dispute is a hefty $250 million bonus linked to Subnautica 2's development. Krafton counters that the game's delays stem from the former leaders' distractions, pushing the anticipated early access to 2026.

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Krafton is facing a lawsuit from ex-leaders of Unknown Worlds, who allege they were forced out after the studio's acquisition. Central to the dispute is a hefty $250 million bonus linked to Subnautica 2's development. Krafton counters that the game's delays stem from the former leaders' distractions, pushing the anticipated early access to 2026.