Krafton has reached a settlement with its subsidiary Unknown Worlds Entertainment regarding a dispute over $250 million in performance bonuses, agreeing to pay staff bonuses after the company ousted the studio's leadership. The conflict, which involved legal battles and the temporary removal of key executives, coincided with the successful Early Access launch of Subnautica 2, which sold four million copies in its first five days.
Background
Krafton acquired a majority stake in Unknown Worlds Entertainment, the creators of the popular survival game Subnautica, leading to tensions over creative control and financial incentives. The dispute highlights ongoing challenges in corporate acquisitions within the video game industry regarding studio autonomy and executive compensation.
- Source
- The Verge
- Published
- Jul 2, 2026 at 01:45 AM
- Score
- 7.0 / 10