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Unknown Worlds sues former leadership team for breach of employment and "fiduciary duty of care"
Unknown Worlds sues former leadership team for breach of employment and "fiduciary duty of care"
Unknown Worlds is suing its former leaders Charlie Cleveland, Adam McGuire, and Ted Gill for breach of equity purchase …
Aug. 20, 2025
Unknown Worlds files lawsuit against ousted founders for allegedly downloading over 170,000 confidential files
Unknown Worlds files lawsuit against ousted founders for allegedly downloading over 170,000 confidential files
After filing a lawsuit against Krafton, Charlie Cleveland, Max McGuire, and Ted Gill are now being sued by their former employer for purportedly making off with reams of confidential information including business records, intellectual property, and more.
Aug. 20, 2025
'We would be in development for 30 years:' Krafton reiterates that Unknown Worlds founders 'abandoned' Subnautica 2
'We would be in development for 30 years:' Krafton reiterates that Unknown Worlds founders 'abandoned' Subnautica 2
Krafton claims Unknown Worlds' former leaders chose to prioritize their own 'monetary interests' over the best interests of the Subnautica franchise.
Aug. 13, 2025
Krafton responds to Unknown Worlds' founders legal complaint, alleging leadership "absence impacted the development team"
Krafton responds to Unknown Worlds' founders legal complaint, alleging leadership "absence impacted the development team"
Krafton has filed new legal papers answering the lawsuit initiated by the former leadership of Subnautica 2 developer, …
Aug. 12, 2025
Krafton says actions taken with Subnautica 2 show internal milestone process being "rigorously managed"
Krafton says actions taken with Subnautica 2 show internal milestone process being "rigorously managed"
During an earnings call for Krafton's second quarter of 2025, investors questioned if the company's 'myriad of investments' is being well managed, pointing to the Subnautica 2 situation as an example.
July 30, 2025
Krafton reports record revenue, buoyed by PUBG and Inzoi
Krafton reports record revenue, buoyed by PUBG and Inzoi
Revenue in the first half of 2025 was up by 11.5%.
July 29, 2025
'Krafton decided to go nuclear:' Unknown Worlds founders claim Subnautica 2 is being held hostage in lawsuit
'Krafton decided to go nuclear:' Unknown Worlds founders claim Subnautica 2 is being held hostage in lawsuit
The South Korean publisher is accused of delaying Subnautica 2 without cause in 'one extraordinary moment of corporate greed.'
July 17, 2025
Former Unknown Worlds leadership's legal complaint alleges "pressure tactics" by Krafton, Inc. to delay Subnautica 2 launch
Former Unknown Worlds leadership's legal complaint alleges "pressure tactics" by Krafton, Inc. to delay Subnautica 2 launch
Details of the legal complaint against Krafton, Inc. by the former leadership of Subnautica 2 developer Unknown Worlds …
July 17, 2025
Krafton addresses leadership changes at Unknown Worlds, former executives file lawsuit against publisher
Krafton addresses leadership changes at Unknown Worlds, former executives file lawsuit against publisher
Krafton has issued a statement regarding leadership changes at Unknown Worlds implemented last week, claiming the devel…
July 11, 2025
Krafton pushes Subnautica 2 release to 2026
Krafton pushes Subnautica 2 release to 2026
Unknown Worlds has delayed Subnautica 2 to next year, to "give the development team more time" to implement community f…
July 10, 2025
Former Unknown Worlds creative director says departure was "quite a shock"
Former Unknown Worlds creative director says departure was "quite a shock"
Former Unknown Worlds creative director and co-founder Charlie Cleveland has described his exit last week as "quite a s…
July 8, 2025
Subnautica developer Unknown Worlds loses leadership team
Subnautica developer Unknown Worlds loses leadership team
Studio CEO Ted Gill, Subnautica game director Charlie Cleveland, and technical director Max McGuire have all departed the company.
July 2, 2025