Subnautica 2 Could Trigger $250M Payout to Its Studio

Subnautica 2 is selling fast in Early Access, with millions of copies on Steam and a first-month revenue spike that could trigger Krafton’s promise to Unknown Worlds of up to $250 million under a revenue-split deal. The contract would pay roughly $218 million in the first month (before caps) with a $250 million cap, and the final amount will be decided by the court after Krafton’s bid to back out and a trial where Krafton’s CEO reportedly consulted ChatGPT; the cofounders previously won a breach-of-contract ruling, but the exact payout remains to be determined.