Krafton published new legal filings against Unknown Worlds co-founders Charlie Cleveland, Max McGuire, and Ted Gill. The company accuses the trio of stealing hundreds of thousands of confidential documents before their termination. Krafton alleges the theft supported plans to independently release Subnautica 2 without corporate approval. The filings contain an affidavit from forensic expert Kevin Negangard who specializes in electronic evidence preservation. Krafton requests court permission to examine the co-founders' devices for additional evidence.
The company claims that Cleveland specifically took hundreds of Subnautica Maya files containing proprietary game development data. Krafton argues the co-founders abandoned their responsibilities and deceived the company about their intentions. The parent company offered to extend earnout periods if the executives returned to work. However, the co-founders refused and threatened independent publication according to corporate statements. Krafton maintains its focus on delivering quality gaming experiences to Subnautica fans despite ongoing litigation.
The company claims that Cleveland specifically took hundreds of Subnautica Maya files containing proprietary game development data. Krafton argues the co-founders abandoned their responsibilities and deceived the company about their intentions. The parent company offered to extend earnout periods if the executives returned to work. However, the co-founders refused and threatened independent publication according to corporate statements. Krafton maintains its focus on delivering quality gaming experiences to Subnautica fans despite ongoing litigation.
