US EditionSubnautica 2's Legal Drama Continues Over Allegedly Leaked Launch Date
Ted Gill was reinstated as CEO by a judge who also affirmed his control over the May Early Access launch amid a legal dispute with publisher Krafton.
- On Monday, Judge Lori Will ordered Krafton to reinstate Unknown Worlds CEO Ted Gill, who now claims the publisher intentionally leaked Subnautica 2's Early Access release window of May, potentially violating the Court's ruling.
- Judge Will ruled on March 16 that Krafton must rehire Gill, explicitly ordering the publisher not to obstruct his "authority over the early access launch of Subnautica 2" as part of his return to the studio.
- Steve Papoutsis, the executive Krafton installed after 2025 firings, sent a memo Tuesday announcing a May launch; lawyers for Gill argued Krafton "self-servingly announced the launch without any regard" to the Court's opinion.
- In a Wednesday letter, Krafton's lawyers countered that the company had not violated the judge's order, stating "nothing in Papoutsis's message alters Gill's authority or discretion" regarding the game's release plans.
- Despite the ongoing dispute, Krafton noted the developers have "made meaningful progress" and remain committed to open development, though the studio has yet to confirm the specific May release date.
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Subnautica 2 Release Date Is Here, and the Wait Is Almost Over
After the amazing news that Krafton must reinstate the CEO of Subnautica 2, we finally have a release date. And thankfully, the wait is almost over. Amid all the legal drama, developer Unknown Worlds and Publisher Krafton have finally made the announcement. The Subnautica 2 release date is in May for Xbox and PC! IGN reported Tuesday evening that the Early Launch is only a few months away; however, the exact date has yet to be announced. After …
Subnautica 2 will release in Early Access soon, as legal drama continues
Amid all the Subnautica 2 legal drama, developer Unknown Worlds and publisher Krafton have finally revealed a release window for the underwater exploration game. IGN reported Tuesday evening that Subnautica 2 will launch in Early Access in May, but Unknown Worlds and Krafton haven't given a specific date just yet.
NewsGaming.net Subnautica 2: The conflict between the studio and Krafton continues around the release date Subnautica 2's development continues to get complicated. While the US justice has just re-established Ted Gill at the head of the studio Unknown Worlds Entertainment, a new conflict broke out with the publisher Krafton around the communication of the game. A communication that sows confusion The Subnautica 2 issue of the series ends up more…
More Subnautica 2 legal trouble brewing amid claims Krafton "intentionally leaked" May release without consulting reinstated CEO
Lawyers for Subnautica 2 developer Unknown Worlds' newly reinstated CEO Ted Gill are reportedly pushing for Krafton to be found in contempt of a recent court ruling after the publisher confirmed a May early access release for the highly anticipated underwater survival sequel without consulting Gill.
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