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The main scandal of the industry: The creators of Subnautica 2 have returned control of the studio
The most discussed topic today is the finale (or the beginning of a new chapter) of the legal war between the authors of Subnautica 2 and their parent company Krafton. A Delaware court issued a decision that literally shocked the industry with its details.
What happened?
It turns out that a real techno-thriller was playing out inside Krafton. The court found that Krafton CEO Changhan Kim usedChatGPTto plot to avoid paying a giant bonus of $250 million. This money was awarded to the developers from Unknown Worlds (the creators of Subnautica) for achieving certain revenue targets and releasing the game into early access.
In order not to pay, Krafton management decided to simply “seize” power in the studio. The judge found that the dismissal of key figures - Ted Gill, Charlie Cleveland and Max McGuire - was illegal and aimed only at manipulating the negotiations.
Results of the court:
• Ted Gill was immediately reinstatedas CEO with full powers.
• The right to solely decide when Subnautica will be released was returned to him 2.
• The game's Steam page, which Krafton blocked to put pressure on the developers, should be restored.
• The deadline for receiving that same $250 million bonus has been extended until September 2026to compensate the studio for the time lost due to the courts.
Resident Evil Requiem: 6 million copies and an anniversary surprise
While lawyers argue, Capcom is counting profits. Today it became known that Resident Evil Requiem, released at the end of February, sold 6 million copies. This is an official record: the game has become the fastest-selling title in the entire history of the franchise!
But that’s not all. The series turns 30 this month, and in honor of the anniversary, Capcom has confirmed the development of amajor story expansion. It looks like the holiday for horror fans is just beginning.
Sekiro Anime: 2D Bosses Look Awesome
The second trailer for the anime adaptation of Sekiro: No Defeat was presented at the SXSW festival today. Arch and Qzil.la studios are working on the project, and judging by the footage, we are in for a visual feast. The video showed hand-drawn 2D versions of the iconic bosses - Genichiro and the Fallen Nun. We are waiting for the release in 2026!
Briefly about other events of the day
• Game novelties: Today MLB The Show 26 was released on all platforms (they promise advanced AI in franchise mode). Also, the atmospheric retro-RPG with the open world Dread Delusion has reached the PS5 consoles.
• Hardware 2026: ASUS and Intel have rolled out the heavy artillery. New gaming lines based on Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus processors and NVIDIA RTX 5080 mobile video cards have been introduced. Looks like it's time to update your gaming stations.
Stay tuned as we continue to monitor the developments around Subnautica 2! It seems this is just the beginning of a big story.
