Subnautica 2 studio Unknown Worlds' CEO resigns as Krafton agrees to pay $250m bonus

Unknown Worlds CEO Ted Gill has resigned as part of a settlement between the studio's former leadership and parent company Krafton. The agreement resolves a legal dispute over a $250 million bonus payout, with Krafton now committing to pay bonuses to the entire studio staff.
Why it matters
This settlement concludes a high-profile corporate dispute in the gaming industry, highlighting tensions between independent studio founders and large corporate owners.
"New leadership is the best way for the studio to move forward," says CEO Ted Gill
The report balances the claims of both the founders and the parent company regarding the legal conflict.
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