Overview

• Krafton’s filing in Delaware Chancery Court denies obstruction allegations and seeks dismissal of the founders’ lawsuit against the company.
• The response alleges co-founders Charlie Cleveland and Max McGuire abandoned their roles as game director and technical director to pursue personal projects, while Ted Gill prioritized maximizing the $250 million earn-out.
• Krafton contends it postponed the 2025 Early Access launch to address missing content and safeguard Subnautica 2’s quality after internal reviews flagged an incomplete scope.
• The publisher says it invited the ousted executives to resume leadership before terminating them for cause to prevent potential damage to the franchise.
• The dispute over post-acquisition control and performance-based payouts is proceeding through protracted litigation in Delaware.