"Subnautica 2 has been upstaged this summer by a bitter fight between publisher Krafton and the former leadership team at the game's studio, Unknown Worlds. Charlie Cleveland and Max McGuire, as well as CEO Ted Gill were forced out of the studio, and they subsequently filed a lawsuit against Krafton that contends the latter is attempting to avoid paying them a $250 million performance bonus. Now, Krafton has changed its legal argument about why the leadership team was dismissed."
"Krafton asserted that the founders intended to release Subnautica 2 in early access this year before the game was ready in order to secure their performance bonus. The founders' lawyers at Fortis Advisors asked for proof of this assertion during the trial's discovery phase, and Krafton didn't provide any. Krafton subsequently withdrew that part of its legal filing and no longer claims it as a reason for their dismissal."
"This case may play out in court for years, but the battle in the court of public opinion has already begun. After fans openly called for a boycott of Subnautica 2 over reports that the $250 million bonus was being withheld, Bloomberg reported that Krafton has extended the bonus period into next year to allow the Unknown Worlds team a better chance of meeting its financial be"
Krafton and Unknown Worlds' former leaders are in litigation over a claimed $250 million performance bonus after Charlie Cleveland, Max McGuire, and CEO Ted Gill were removed. Krafton initially alleged the founders planned an early access release to secure the bonus but withdrew that claim after failing to produce evidence during discovery. Krafton continues to allege that the founders neglected duties and improperly downloaded files and retained devices with confidential information, claiming those facts justify termination. Fortis Advisors says Krafton hindered discovery; both sides have agreed to confer. Fan backlash prompted Krafton to extend the bonus period into next year.
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