# Charlie Cleveland

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## Timeline

- **2026-05-01**: Early Access Launch — Subnautica 2 is set to launch into early access following the leadership transition.
- **2026-03-16**: Court Ruling — A judge rules in favor of the founders, ordering Gill's immediate reinstatement.
- **2025-11-10**: Lawsuit Filed — Ousted leaders sue Krafton over wrongful termination and a $250M bonus dispute.
- **2025-06-15**: Leadership Ousted — Ted Gill and founders are fired; Steve Papoutsis takes over studio leadership.
- **2021-10-29**: Acquisition — Krafton acquires Unknown Worlds to diversify its gaming portfolio.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Subnautica 2 Set for May Release Amid Krafton Legal Surrender
2026-03-18 02:18:42 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

Subnautica 2 is scheduled for an early access release in May 2026 following a court ruling that forced publisher Krafton to reinstate ousted Unknown Worlds CEO Ted Gill. The legal battle centers on allegations that Krafton fired the studio's founders to avoid paying a $250 million incentive bonus.
Full story: https://getstartupbrief.com/story/subnautica-2-may-release-krafton-legal-battle

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