Krafton Inc has ended a year-long legal fight with its subsidiary Unknown Worlds, the studio behind Subnautica 2. The settlement means bonuses will go to every member of staff following the game’s success.
The legal battle
The dispute started when Unknown Worlds’ co-founders argued that Krafton wasn’t paying out promised bonuses tied to Subnautica 2’s performance. It dragged on for over a year, with both sides locked in court proceedings. Now, they’ve reached an agreement.
Krafton agrees to pay bonuses to Subnautica 2 devs following a year-long legal battle
That’s the headline from PCGamesN, which broke the story on July 1, 2026. The settlement covers the entire team, not just the co-founders who brought the case.
What this means
For the developers, it’s a clear win. They’ll get compensation they felt was owed after shipping a successful game. For Krafton, it closes a messy chapter with one of its most valuable studios. Unknown Worlds can now focus on what’s next — likely more Subnautica content.
The exact bonus amounts weren’t disclosed in the source. But the key takeaway is simple: the studio’s staff won’t be left out after the game’s commercial performance.
