Krafton settles with Subnautica 2 developer after drawn-out dispute over $250 million

Krafton has reached a settlement with the developers of Subnautica 2, Unknown Worlds Entertainment, following a legal dispute over executive bonuses. The agreement includes payouts for all studio staff and the departure of CEO Ted Gill.
Why it matters
The settlement resolves a high-profile conflict between a major publisher and a subsidiary studio, highlighting tensions in game industry acquisitions.
After a lengthy legal dispute, Krafton has settled with its subsidiary Unknown Worlds Entertainment, which is developing Subnautica 2, and will pay bonuses to the studio’s staff, Bloomberg reports.
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