# Ted Gill

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## Timeline

- **2026-05-01**: Planned Launch — Subnautica 2 is expected to enter early access on PC and Xbox.
- **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 orders Krafton to rehire Ted Gill at Unknown Worlds Entertainment.
- **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.
- **2025-07-15**: The July Purge — Krafton fires CEO Ted Gill and other leaders; Subnautica 2 is delayed.
- **2025-06-15**: Leadership Ousted — Ted Gill and founders are fired; Steve Papoutsis takes over studio leadership.
- **2021-10-29**: Acquisition Finalized — Krafton acquires Unknown Worlds with a deal structure including a $250M earn-out.
- **2021-10-29**: Acquisition — Krafton acquires Unknown Worlds to diversify its gaming portfolio.

## Recent coverage (2 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

### Subnautica 2 Sets May Launch Amid $250M Krafton Legal Battle
2026-03-18 01:05:36 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

Subnautica 2 is slated for a May early access release following a court order to reinstate Unknown Worlds CEO Ted Gill. The development comes amid a high-stakes legal battle over a $250 million acquisition payout tied to performance milestones.
Full story: https://getstartupbrief.com/story/subnautica-2-may-launch-krafton-legal-dispute

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