Krafton is back in legal trouble after a memo announcing Subnautica 2's May early access release was leaked a day after a court ordered the reinstatement of ousted CEO Ted Gill.

Subnautica 2 is confirmed for early access in May 2026 on Xbox and PC as Unknown Worlds and Krafton agree to move forward with the launch.

A Delaware court has ruled in favor of Unknown Worlds co-founders, ordering Krafton to reinstate CEO Ted Gill and extend the $250M bonus period.

Unknown Worlds sues ex-execs of Subnautica 2, alleging contract breaches, data theft, and project abandonment in an escalating legal battle.

Krafton defends Subnautica 2 delay amid lawsuit with former Unknown Worlds leaders — calls decision vital to protect fans and ensure the sequel meets expectations.

Krafton extends $25M bonus deadline for Unknown Worlds after Subnautica 2 delay — payouts, lawsuits, and leaked docs shake the studio.

Former Krafton investment lead Damian Lee breaks silence on Subnautica 2 dispute — says it's not a case of "big corp vs helpless indie," defends Krafton, and hints he may testify in upcoming lawsuit.

Internal Subnautica 2 dev document leaks reveal cut features, reduced content, and missed milestones — Krafton confirms authenticity amid legal drama.

Subnautica 2 delayed to 2026 just before $250 million bonus payout, sparking internal conflict at Unknown Worlds after recent leadership overhaul by Krafton.

Krafton appoints Steve Papoutsis as CEO of Unknown Worlds, replacing Subnautica’s original creators amid major leadership changes — what this means for Subnautica 2.