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Warner Bros. Montréal devs report layoffs
Warner Bros. Montréal has reportedly seen layoffs among its development staff. Separately, a judge has ordered Krafton to reinstate fired Subnautica 2 leads, including the former CEO of Unknown Worlds, and extend their potential $250 million bonus package.
Subnautica 2 Will Finally Enter Early Access in May Following Year of Delays and Legal Drama - IGN
Subnautica 2 is set to enter Early Access in May on Xbox and PC, as confirmed by developer Unknown Worlds and publisher Krafton. This announcement follows a period of legal drama between the two companies regarding alleged contract breaches and bonus payouts, which has now seen a judge order Krafton to pay a significant bonus and reinstate a key executive. The game's development has progressed with new story chapters, creatures, and biomes, and the team is preparing for an open development journey with the community.
Subnautica 2 Will Get Early-Access Release In May Following The Latest Court Ruling
Subnautica 2 is set for an early access release in May, with Unknown Worlds studio head Steve Papoutsis confirming Krafton's approval. This comes after a court ruling favored former CEO Ted Gill, ordering his reinstatement and extending performance bonus benchmarks. The game will be available on PC and Xbox Series X|S.
PUBG maker Krafton is an AI defense company now, signs deal with Korean aerospace firm that includes investment of up to $1 billion aiming 'to expand the physical AI ecosystem'
PUBG developer Krafton is expanding into the defense sector by signing an investment deal with Hanwha Aerospace, focusing on "physical AI" and autonomous systems. Krafton aims to become an "AI-first company" by investing in GPU clusters and developing technology for defense applications, with CEO Kim Chang-han expecting the partnership to create a global defense technology firm.
Subnautica 2 lawsuit chancellor orders Krafton to reinstate OG Unknown Worlds boss Ted Gill
A Delaware judge has ordered Krafton to reinstate Ted Gill, former CEO of Unknown Worlds, as part of ongoing litigation concerning the development of Subnautica 2. The court found that Krafton's termination of Gill and other executives was a pretext to avoid paying a bonus for the game's timely delivery, despite Krafton's claims of incompetence and trade secret theft.
Krafton to invest $1 billion in a defence company that works with the US Navy
Krafton, publisher of PUBG and The Callisto Protocol, is investing $1 billion in Hanwha Aerospace to focus on "Physical AI" and its applications in the defense sector. This partnership combines Krafton's AI research with Hanwha's industrial infrastructure. The news comes as Krafton recently lost a lawsuit against former executives of Unknown Worlds, the creators of Subnautica.
Judge Forces Krafton to Reinstate Subnautica 2 CEO After AI Scheme
A Delaware judge has ordered Krafton to reinstate Ted Gill as CEO of Unknown Worlds and grant him control over Subnautica 2's release plans. The ruling criticizes Krafton's alleged use of ChatGPT to devise strategies for avoiding a $250 million bonus payment to Unknown Worlds. This decision is seen as a significant victory for indie developers facing publisher disputes.
Subnautica 2 – Delaware court orders Krafton to reinstate ousted CEO Ted Gill in drama
A Delaware court has ordered Krafton to reinstate Ted Gill as CEO of Unknown Worlds, ruling that the company breached its contract by terminating key employees without valid cause. The decision comes amid a legal battle over alleged mismanagement and bonus payouts related to the development of Subnautica 2. The court also noted Krafton's use of ChatGPT to formulate a strategy for handling the dispute.
Krafton responds to Subnautica 2 legal ruling: "we are evaluating our options as we determine our path forward"
Krafton has responded to a court ruling regarding Subnautica 2, which ordered the reinstatement of the CEO and control over the game's Steam page and Early Access launch. While Krafton respectfully disagrees with the ruling and is evaluating its options, their immediate focus remains on delivering the best possible game to fans. The legal dispute stems from former executives claiming they were pushed out and the game delayed to avoid a performance-based bonus package.
Krafton ordered to reinstate fired Unknown Worlds CEO Ted Gill in Subnautica 2 lawsuit
Krafton has been ordered to reinstate Ted Gill, the former CEO of Unknown Worlds, amidst a lawsuit. The legal dispute involves allegations that Krafton leadership used ChatGPT to devise a plan to avoid paying Unknown Worlds a $250 million bonus related to Subnautica 2.
Court Reinstates Unknown Worlds CEO
A court has ruled that Krafton must reinstate Edward Gill as the CEO of Unknown Worlds. This decision is the latest development in the corporate intrigue surrounding the development of Subnautica 2.
Judge Orders Ted Gill Must Be Reinstated As CEO At Subnautica 2 Developer Unknown Worlds | Console Creatures
A Delaware judge has ordered Krafton to reinstate Ted Gill as CEO of Unknown Worlds, the developer of Subnautica 2. The ruling stems from a legal battle where Krafton allegedly fired executives to avoid paying a $250 million bonus. The judge accused Krafton's CEO of using ChatGPT to find a way out of the payment.
Subnautica 2 owner constantly relied on ChatGPT for legal strategy, judge says in scathing order: "Krafton followed…
Krafton, the parent company of Subnautica 2 developer Unknown Worlds, allegedly used ChatGPT for legal advice in a dispute that led to the ousting of the studio's founders and CEO. A judge's ruling indicates that Krafton CEO Kim Chang-han followed the AI's recommendations for a corporate takeover strategy, including preemptive framing of the situation and securing control points like Steam publishing rights. This legal battle arose from allegations that the founders were removed to prevent them from claiming $250 million in bonuses tied to the game's success.
Bombshell judgment demands Krafton immediately reinstate ousted CEO and return his authority over Subnautica 2
A court has ordered Krafton to reinstate Ted Gill as CEO of Unknown Worlds and return his operational control over the early access release of Subnautica 2. The ruling stems from a legal dispute over a $250 million bonus tied to revenue targets, with the court finding Krafton breached its agreement by terminating key employees without valid cause. Krafton stated it is evaluating its options while continuing to focus on delivering the best game experience.
Krafton loses lawsuit, is ordered to reinstate ousted Unknown Worlds CEO
Delaware Vice Chancellor Lori Will ruled in favor of ousted Unknown Worlds executives Charlie Cleveland, Max McGuire, and Ted Gill, ordering Krafton to reinstate Ted Gill as CEO. The court found that Krafton deliberately schemed to oust the trio to avoid a $250 million payout related to Subnautica 2's release. Krafton stated it respectfully disagrees with the ruling and is evaluating its options.
Krafton ordered to reinstate fired Subnautica 2 CEO after judge accuses publisher of using ChatGPT to help abandon bonus payments
A Delaware judge has ordered Krafton to reinstate former Unknown Worlds CEO Ted Gill, who was fired last year. The ruling comes amid accusations that Krafton used artificial intelligence, specifically ChatGPT, to brainstorm ways to avoid paying $250 million in bonuses to former executives, which was reportedly a factor in Subnautica 2's delay.
Judge Slams Subnautica 2 Publisher Krafton in Victory for Fired Workers, Orders Company Reinstate Boss and Extend $250 Million Bonus - IGN
A judge has ordered Krafton to reinstate former Unknown Worlds CEO Ted Gill and extend a $250 million bonus to employees of the Subnautica 2 studio, ruling in favor of the fired workers. The legal battle stemmed from allegations that Krafton fired key personnel to avoid paying the bonus, with claims that Krafton CEO Changhan Kim explored ways to circumvent the payout. The article also notes recent development updates for Subnautica 2, showcasing Unreal Engine 5's AI capabilities.
In a wild turn for the Subnautica 2 lawsuit, a judge orders Krafton to restore fired Unknown Worlds CEO and gives them 9…
A judge has ordered Krafton to reinstate former Unknown Worlds CEO Ted Gill and return control of Subnautica 2's early access release schedule to him, nine months after his termination. The court found Krafton breached their agreement by firing key employees without cause to avoid a $250 million payout tied to sales targets. Krafton stated they are evaluating their options while focusing on delivering the game to fans.
Fired Subnautica 2 CEO must be reinstated, judge rules, and "may proceed with the early access release of…
A Delaware court has ordered the reinstatement of Ted Gill as CEO of Unknown Worlds, granting him operational authority over the studio and the early access release of Subnautica 2. This ruling follows a legal battle initiated by Gill and other executives against new owner Krafton, who had replaced them in a dispute over a promised earnout bonus.
Judge delivers bombshell order for Krafton to reinstate fired Subnautica 2 devs and CEO, putting $250m bonus package back on the table
A judge has ordered Krafton to reinstate Ted Gill as CEO of Unknown Worlds and restore his full operational authority, including control over Subnautica 2's Early Access release. The ruling found Krafton breached the EPA by terminating key employees without valid cause and improperly seizing control, declaring the board resolution ineffective. Gill will regain control of Steam for Subnautica 2, and the $250 million bonus payout period for co-founders has been extended.
