Krafton, publisher of Subnautica 2, is facing a lawsuit from Unknown Worlds' former leadership after unexpectedly replacing them earlier this month. The ousted executives, including the studio founder, claim Krafton's decision to delay the game's early access release to 2026, against their wishes, jeopardizes a $250 million bonus. Krafton defends its actions, stating the delay ensures the game meets fan expectations and avoids damaging the Subnautica brand. The publisher confirmed the authenticity of a leaked internal document criticizing the game's initial content.

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