This echoes previous high-profile industry lawsuits, including the Infinity Ward vs. Activision battle over Call of Duty: Modern Warfare royalties in 2010, which unearthed secrets about Destiny, corporate espionage, and bonus structures.
What’s Next for Unknown Worlds and Its Dev Team?
With Subnautica 2 delayed and the lawsuit underway, the roughly 100 employees at Unknown Worlds face uncertainty. Despite the leadership shakeup, fans hope the team can still deliver a compelling game—and receive the rewards they’ve worked toward.
“Subnautica has been my life’s work,” said Cleveland. “I would never willingly abandon it or the amazing team that has poured their hearts into it.”
Stay updated via r/subnautica and Kotaku.
