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Subnautica 2’s May Early Access Plan Triggers Fresh Legal Fight Over Who Controls the Launch

The reinstated leadership argues a leaked memo undercut the court’s order giving CEO Ted Gill control of the release.

Overview

  • An internal memo reported by media and later confirmed by Krafton set a May Early Access window for Subnautica 2 on PC and Xbox Series X, with no specific date announced.
  • Vice Chancellor Lori W. Will’s March 16 ruling reinstated Ted Gill as Unknown WorldsCEO, restored his platform access, and barred Krafton from impeding his authority over the Early Access launch.
  • Lawyers for Gill and the co-founders told the court the May window was 'self-servingly' disclosed, alleged Krafton 'intentionally leaked' the memo, and warned the low-key reveal could harm marketing and sales.
  • Krafton’s legal team said the memo only marked a pre-ruling milestone review and insisted nothing in it limits Gill’s discretion on timing or strategy, disputing any contempt or breach.
  • The judge has not ruled on the new letters and has directed both sides to submit a proposed judgment, as millions in potential earnouts tied to the game’s early performance remain at stake.