The lawsuit also reveals that Krafton acquired Unknown Worlds in 2021 under the condition that the founders would retain control and adhere to the release schedule. However, the company allegedly violated this agreement by halting marketing and localization support for the game, as well as stopping creative work to delay the release.

At one internal meeting, a Krafton executive stated that releasing the game on schedule could lead to a financial disaster for the company. Meanwhile, Krafton refused to comment on the situation, but later Bloomberg reported that the company agreed to extend the bonus payment timeline considering the delayed release.

This week, internal documents surfaced on Reddit confirming the change of plans. A document with two screenshots showed how content had to be altered or removed to meet the scheduled early access release. Krafton confirmed the authenticity of these materials, stating that it aims for transparency and wants to clearly communicate the situation surrounding Subnautica 2.

In summary, this conflict serves as a vivid example of the struggle between developer and publisher, which could have serious implications for the future of the project and the reputation of both parties.