KRAFTON filed legal documents defending against claims made by three Unknown Worlds co-founders. The company alleges Charlie Cleveland and Max McGuire stopped working on Subnautica 2 after receiving acquisition payments. Court papers state that both developers pursued personal interests rather than game development duties. Ted Gill remained, focusing on financial gains rather than creating successful games. KRAFTON maintains that the co-founders abandoned their leadership positions within the studio.
The publisher claims development leaders reported Subnautica 2 contained only twelve percent of planned content months before the co-founders announced readiness for early access. Documents suggest the project would require decades at current progress rates. Cleveland allegedly admitted that younger developers would lead the sequel from the beginning. The legal battle centers on whether the co-founders fulfilled their professional obligations. Courts will determine the validity of competing accusations over the coming months.
The publisher claims development leaders reported Subnautica 2 contained only twelve percent of planned content months before the co-founders announced readiness for early access. Documents suggest the project would require decades at current progress rates. Cleveland allegedly admitted that younger developers would lead the sequel from the beginning. The legal battle centers on whether the co-founders fulfilled their professional obligations. Courts will determine the validity of competing accusations over the coming months.
