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The Subnautica legal dispute takes a surprise twist as Unknown Worlds—not Krafton—sues its former bosses for stealing confidential material on their way out the door
By Andy Chalk published
news The lawsuit says the three former Unknown Worlds principals used confidential material to "harm Unknown Worlds and jeopardize the future of the Subnautica franchise."

Krafton fires back at Unknown Worlds lawsuit, says Subnautica 2 was at risk of causing 'irreversible harm to the entire franchise' like Kerbal Space Program 2
By Andy Chalk published
news Krafton says the former heads of Unknown Worlds were fired with cause to keep them from "permanently damaging Unknown Worlds' most valuable IP."

'Everyone's little monkey brains like shelter and food': Subnautica 2 designer says primal instinct is the reason we're so drawn to smashing blocks of wood into weapons
By Mollie Taylor published
news Survival games tap into our inner barbarian, it seems.

Krafton says the Subnautica 2 delay proves its milestone process is being 'rigorously managed' because it didn't just shove the game out the door even though lots of people would've bought it
By Andy Chalk published
news Well, it's an interesting argument.

Unknown Worlds founders' lawsuit accuses Krafton of a 'months-long campaign to delay Subnautica 2' so it wouldn't have to pay $250M earnout
By Andy Chalk published
news Last week, Krafton accused the former heads of Unknown Worlds of abandoning Subnautica 2. This week, they're firing back.

Krafton confirms Subnautica 2 leak showing that the publisher wanted more content for the early access launch, leading to delay and leadership ouster
By Ted Litchfield published
news It's supporting evidence for Krafton's narrative, but still not definitive.

Subnautica 2: All the key details on the survival-crafting sequel's dive into the abyss
By Andrea Shearon last updated
Deep Dive And this time you don't have to take the plunge alone.

The Subnautica 2 saga gets nastier, with ousted leaders confirming they'll sue Krafton: 'It continues to be an explosive and surreal time'
By Shaun Prescott published
News "Suing a multi-billion dollar company in a painful, public and possibly protracted way was certainly not on my bucket list."

Krafton accuses former Subnautica 2 bosses of abandoning the game in surprising new statement: 'We feel a profound sense of betrayal by their failure to honor the trust placed in them'
By Andy Chalk last updated
news Update: Dismissed Unknown Worlds founders are filing a lawsuit.

Subnautica 2 publisher Krafton confirms 2026 delay, says the change 'was not influenced by any contractual or financial considerations'
By Andy Chalk published
news Krafton says the push into 2026 will give developers time to implement feedback from playtests and "deliver a more complete experience."
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