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Krafton Scraps PUBG: Black Budget, Marking Second Spin-Off Cancellation in 2026
gaming7 days ago

Krafton Scraps PUBG: Black Budget, Marking Second Spin-Off Cancellation in 2026

Krafton has officially ended development on PUBG: Black Budget, a first-person extraction shooter revealed in November 2025. The decision follows two closed alpha tests, with the publisher citing an inability to deliver a long-term enjoyable experience. This marks the second major PUBG spin-off cancellation in 2026, following PUBG: Blindspot, and highlights the difficulty of entering the saturated extraction shooter market.

via Eurogamer.net|
#extraction-shooter#game-cancellation#gaming
Krafton Cancels PUBG: Black Budget After Failed Alpha Tests
gaming7 days ago

Krafton Cancels PUBG: Black Budget After Failed Alpha Tests

Krafton has officially ended development on 'PUBG: Black Budget', a first-person extraction shooter set in a time-loop island. The decision follows two closed alpha tests in late 2025 and mid-2026, with the publisher citing an inability to deliver a long-term enjoyable experience. This marks the second major PUBG spin-off cancellation in 2026, following 'PUBG: Blindspot', and highlights the difficulty of entering the saturated extraction shooter market.

via Inven Global|
#extraction-shooter#game-cancellation#gaming
Krafton ends dispute with Unknown Worlds over Subnautica 2 bonuses and leadership shift
business3 months ago

Krafton ends dispute with Unknown Worlds over Subnautica 2 bonuses and leadership shift

Krafton and Unknown Worlds Entertainment settled their dispute over a potential $250 million bonus tied to Subnautica 2, with bonuses now paid to all staff in three installments and CEO Ted Gill leaving; the earlier ouster of cofounders preceded Gill’s reinstatement and the game’s early-access launch, which has sold 4 million copies in five days; terms were not disclosed.

via The Verge|
#bonuses#business#krafton
Krafton OKs $250M Bonus for Unknown Worlds After Subnautica 2 Hit, Amid ChatGPT‑Fueled Legal Drama
business4 months ago

Krafton OKs $250M Bonus for Unknown Worlds After Subnautica 2 Hit, Amid ChatGPT‑Fueled Legal Drama

Krafton is reportedly agreeing to pay the $250 million milestone bonus to Unknown Worlds after Subnautica 2 shipped and became a hit (roughly 4 million copies sold and about $100 million in revenue), ending a year-long dispute that included the firing of the founders and a court ruling related to Krafton’s use of ChatGPT to avoid the payout.

via Wccftech|
#250-million-bonus#business#chatgpt
Krafton set to pay up to $250M to Subnautica 2 devs after early sales boom
business4 months ago

Krafton set to pay up to $250M to Subnautica 2 devs after early sales boom

Krafton reportedly agreed to pay up to $250 million in earnout to Unknown Worlds’ developers for Subnautica 2 after strong early sales, ending a legal dispute that led to the ousting and later reinstatement of the studio’s leadership. The payout is said to equate to about 35% of Krafton’s last year’s operating profit, according to The Korea Economic Daily (via IGN).

via Rock Paper Shotgun|
#business#earnout#krafton
Subnautica 2 Could Trigger $250M Payout to Its Studio
business4 months ago

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.

via Kotaku|
#business#krafton#lawsuit
Subnautica 2 sales spike forces Krafton to pay $250M earnout to Unknown Worlds
gaming4 months ago

Subnautica 2 sales spike forces Krafton to pay $250M earnout to Unknown Worlds

Krafton has been ordered to pay Unknown Worlds a $250 million earnout after Subnautica 2 surpassed 4 million copies sold since its May launch. The payout, calculated at about 3.12 dollars for every 1 dollar of revenue up to the cap, follows a legal ruling that reinstated Unknown Worlds’ leadership. Early figures show rapid sales (2 million in 12 hours; 4+ million by May 20) with Steam leading and 2.4 million Game Pass players in the first week, underscoring strong initial performance.

via Eurogamer|
#earnout#gaming#krafton
Subnautica 2 Heads Toward a $250 Million Payday After Court Win
video-games4 months ago

Subnautica 2 Heads Toward a $250 Million Payday After Court Win

Subnautica 2 launched in Early Access with strong initial sales, while a Delaware court ruling and ongoing negotiations keep a $250 million earnout tied to Krafton’s acquisition of Unknown Worlds alive, including a founder’s rehiring and an extended payout deadline; the bonus—intended to be shared with up to ~100 staff—appears likely to be paid despite initial efforts to avoid it.

via Aftermath|
#krafton#legal-dispute#subnautica-2
Subnautica 2 teases deeper seas as May 14 early access approaches
gaming5 months ago

Subnautica 2 teases deeper seas as May 14 early access approaches

Subnautica 2 rolled out a new teaser showing more underwater exploration and crafting as it nears early access on May 14. The reveal came with details from a First Dive Showcase and a two-hour Deep Dive, including a promise of tense, dark atmosphere and new tools, while developers confirm no generative AI was used in development. Buyers in the first week will receive a buildable Reaper statue for bases, as Krafton and Unknown Worlds push toward launch.

via Eurogamer.net|
#early-access#gaming#krafton
Subnautica 2 Dives Into Game Pass Day One
gaming5 months ago

Subnautica 2 Dives Into Game Pass Day One

Subnautica 2 will launch in day-one on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass for Xbox Series X|S, PC, and ASUS ROG Ally on May 14 in early access (Game Preview). It will also be sold outright for $30, with no inclusion in Game Pass Essential or Premium. Krafton co-publishes the title with Unknown Worlds and plans ongoing development during its early access period.

via GameSpot|
#early-access#game-pass#gaming