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In latest Subnautica 2 twist, Krafton confirms this leaked internal review document is real

In latest Subnautica 2 twist, Krafton confirms this leaked internal review document is real

Subnautica developer Unknown Worlds’ parent company, Krafton, has issued another statement, this time confirming that an internal milestone document leaked online is authentic. As Matt explained for us last week, Subnautica 2 became the unexpected focus of industry drama last week when Krafton announced it was ‘replacing’ three key members of Unknown Worlds’ leadership team – including studio founder and …

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Subnautica 2 saga turns messy: Former devs sue Krafton, as publisher accuses them of ‘betrayal’

Subnautica 2 saga turns messy: Former devs sue Krafton, as publisher accuses them of ‘betrayal’

Subnautica 2’s development changes have taken another dramatic twist, as former developers claim they’re launching legal action against publisher Krafton, which has now accused them of “abandoning” the project. Last week, Krafton shared the surprising news that Unknown Worlds’s leadership had left the company, including CEO Ted Gill, co-founder and creative director Charlie Cleveland, and co-founder and technical director Max …

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Subnautica 2 publishers Krafton accuse ousted bosses of abandoning duties, and now those ex-leads are suing

Subnautica 2 publishers Krafton accuse ousted bosses of abandoning duties, and now those ex-leads are suing

Subnautica 2 publishers Krafton have accused three recently ousted leads of “abandoning” their duties on the game, suggesting that this is to blame for it being delayed. That statement was almost immediately followed by one of the former Unknown Worlds bosses, co-founder Charlie Cleveland, writing in a Reddit post that a lawsuit’s been filed by the trio against the company. …

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Subnautica studio co-founder says he’s suing parent company Krafton

Subnautica studio co-founder says he’s suing parent company Krafton

The surrounding the significantly delayed release of Subnautica 2 continues with Charlie Cleveland, co-founder and of Unknown Worlds Entertainment, announcing that he and unnamed others have filed a lawsuit against , the studio’s parent company since 2021. Cleveland, along with Ted Gill and Max McGuire, were at Unknown Worlds last week by Krafton.  that they had been effectively “pushed out.” …

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Krafton addresses leadership changes at Unknown Worlds, former executives file lawsuit against publisher

Krafton addresses leadership changes at Unknown Worlds, former executives file lawsuit against publisher

Krafton has issued a statement regarding leadership changes at Unknown Worlds implemented last week, claiming the developer’s former executives “abandoned the responsibilities entrusted to them”. Posted on Krafton’s homepage, the publisher said “the absence of core leadership resulted in repeated confusion in direction” leading to the decision to delay the release of Subnautica 2 to 2026. “Subnautica 2 was originally …

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Subnautica 2 drama escalates: ousted developers launch legal action as Krafton accuses them of abandoning project

Subnautica 2 drama escalates: ousted developers launch legal action as Krafton accuses them of abandoning project

Subnautica 2‘s increasingly messy saga has taken another dramatic turn. Developer Unknown Worlds’ ousted leaders have announced legal action against Krafton after the publisher shared a statement accusing the former employees of ‘abandoning’ the underwater survival sequel. Subnautica 2 became the unexpected focus of industry drama last week when Krafton announced it was ‘replacing’ three key members of …

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