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Subnautica 2 is set to launch on May 14, despite layoffs, a lawsuit, and advice from ChatGPT. The story of the most absurd corporate scandal in the gaming industry
Articles May 12, 2026, 06:39 PM
The most anticipated game on Steam is launching in Early Access in two days. Subnautica 2—the sequel to one of the most popular survival games in history—has finally made it to release, but the road to getting there was so absurd that it deserves its own retelling. Because this is the story of how a corporate CEO asked ChatGPT if he could avoid paying the developers $250 million—and what came of it. -
Is Subnautica 2 under threat? Krafton ceased to be the publisher of the game after the trial and scandal
Gaming News April 14, 2026, 09:34 AM
It seems that the conflict between Unknown Worlds studio and Krafton led to a painful result — Subnautica 2 was left without a publisher. In any case, this is hinted at by the game's pages on Steam and other digital stores. -
“I’m building up the courage too”: InZOI director on Crimson Desert’s success and why Asian devs look to the West
Gaming News April 4, 2026, 01:41 PM
Hyungjun Kim, director of the Korean life sim InZOI from Krafton, spoke to GamesRadar+ during a closed-door meeting in Seoul. The conversation touched on the success of Crimson Desert and the current state of the Asian games industry. -
“I don’t know why he’s so untalented”: inZOI director made his son play the game to learn development
Gaming News March 31, 2026, 01:44 AM
Hyungjun Kim, head of inZOI Studio, shared a personal story about his son during a Q&A session at Krafton’s office in Seoul. -
Gaming News March 28, 2026, 04:11 PM
ARC Team and KRAFTON are closing the tactical shooter PUBG: BLINDSPOT, which was released in early access only two months ago. It turned out that the project did not attract enough players. -
Gaming News March 24, 2026, 04:24 PM
The official PUBG: Battlegrounds account on X has teased an upcoming collaboration with Stellar Blade. The teaser image features Eve, and the post's caption reads: "New Contender on the battlegrounds." -
Gaming News March 20, 2026, 07:23 PM
The situation surrounding Subnautica 2’s development continues to heat up amid ongoing legal battles between publisher Krafton and the former leadership of Unknown Worlds. Following a court decision that reinstated Ted Gill as CEO, a new dispute has emerged—this time over the surprise announcement of the game’s Early Access release date. -
Subnautica 2 Launches in Early Access This May — After Lawsuit, Scandal, and Founders’ Victory Over Publisher
Gaming News March 18, 2026, 02:54 AM
Subnautica 2 has finally received a date: early access is set for May 2026. The news comes just a day after a court ordered publisher Krafton to reinstate Unknown Worlds CEO Ted Gill. -
Gaming News March 16, 2026, 09:00 PM
A court has ordered Subnautica 2 publisher Krafton to reinstate former Unknown Worlds CEO Ted Gill and grant him full control over the game’s early access launch. -
Gaming News February 11, 2026, 03:09 AM
The developers of Subnautica 2 have shared their first in-depth look at the game’s multiplayer features — while simultaneously doing everything they can to reassure fans of solo play. In a new dev log, the team stresses that co-op is completely optional and will never be required at any stage of the game. -
Gaming News January 8, 2026, 11:57 AM
Krafton and PUBG Corporation have revealed a new trailer for PUBG: BLINDSPOT, a tactical PvP shooter set in the PUBG universe. The game will enter Early Access on Steam on February 5, 2026, and the new video highlights key elements of gameplay and the upcoming release. -
inZOI Developers Reveal Multiplayer Plans for 2026 — From Shared Homes to Servers With Thousands of Players
Gaming News January 3, 2026, 01:18 PM
The development team behind the life simulation game inZOI has unveiled an updated roadmap for 2026, shedding more light on the project’s key development directions. The main focus is on inZOI-online, a large-scale multiplayer mode set to significantly expand the game’s scope. -
inZOI Developers Reveal Ambitious Plans For 2026 — A Focus On Core Mechanics And The Game’s Rehabilitation
Gaming News December 27, 2025, 02:04 PM
The developers of inZOI have released a major December update detailing the future of the project and unveiling a full roadmap for 2026. The team’s main goal is to refocus development on polishing and strengthening the game’s core systems. -
Business and criminal gangs have appeared in the inZOI life simulator — details of a large-scale update
Gaming News December 24, 2025, 08:50 AM
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Gaming News December 12, 2025, 07:54 AM
During The Game Awards 2025, Neon Giant unveiled their latest project: a fast-paced open world shooter called No Law, published by KRAFTON. -
Gaming News December 10, 2025, 05:41 PM
Krafton has officially announced the first closed alpha test for its new project, PUBG: Black Budget. Starting today, players can apply for access via Steam. Alongside the announcement, a new teaser trailer was released. -
Gaming News December 4, 2025, 08:04 AM
Krafton, the new publisher and owner of Hi-Fi Rush, has removed the anti-tamper protection Denuvo Anti-Tamper from the PC version of the game. This is indicated by data from the latest update listed on SteamDB. -
Gaming News November 23, 2025, 02:19 PM
Once touted as a potential “Sims killer,” inZOI has had anything but a smooth ride since its Early Access launch on Steam in March. After a sharp drop in player numbers, the life sim managed to win some of its audience back thanks to a mellow, Stardew Valley-style Halloween DLC. But Krafton isn’t ready to stop there. -
Gaming News November 21, 2025, 02:58 PM
Krafton has officially unveiled its new project, PUBG: Black Budget — an atmospheric, tactical first-person extraction shooter built on tension, survival, and the mysteries of a time loop. Alongside the announcement, the studio opened registration for the upcoming Closed Alpha Test. -
"Make Sure There's Nothing Incriminating Left": 'Subnautica 2' Creators Accuse Krafton of Using ChatGPT to Bypass Payments
Gaming News November 18, 2025, 02:03 AM
The story surrounding Subnautica 2 is turning into one of the loudest legal conflicts in the gaming industry in recent years. After being fired this summer, Unknown Worlds founders — Charlie Cleveland, Max McGuire, and former CEO Ted Gill — filed a lawsuit against publisher Krafton, demanding $250 million for unpaid bonuses that, according to them, were promised after the $500 million deal in 2021.
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