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Subnautica 2 CEO Reinstated by Judge - Inside Games Daily

March 16, 2026·12 min·1 clip
The Krafton CEO allegedly asked ChatGPT for advice on how to avoid paying a $250 million contractual bonus.
The hosts break down a major legal victory for Subnautica 2 developer Unknown Worlds, where a judge ordered Krafton to reinstate the studio's CEO and honor a $250 million bonus agreement. They detail how Krafton's CEO allegedly tried to delay the game's launch and even consulted ChatGPT to avoid the payout, driven by ego and contract renewal fears.
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