Subnautica 2 studio Unknown Worlds' CEO resigns as Krafton agrees to pay $250m bonus. Krafton settles a $250 million bonus dispute with former leadership of Subnautica 2 developer Unknown Worlds.
Krafton has resolved a legal dispute with the former leadership of Subnautica 2 developer, Unknown Worlds, by agreeing to pay the disputed $250 million bonus. The conflict stemmed from a bonus linked to revenue targets for the 2025 Early Access release of Subnautica 2. Krafton accused the former leaders of threatening to self-publish the game, leading to their termination. Following the settlement, CEO Ted Gill has stepped down, emphasizing the need for new leadership.
Bloomberg reports that Krafton will distribute bonuses to all staff at Unknown Worlds Entertainment as part of the agreement. The payments will be made in three instalments to the entire development team, including recent hires, with amounts exceeding the original terms. Krafton is expected to appoint an external CEO to oversee the studio's operations.
