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The Subnautica legal dispute takes a surprise twist as Unknown Worlds—not Krafton—sues its former bosses for stealing confidential material on their way out the door

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Subnautica
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Subnautica
Active · 2018–2026
Latest · Subnautica 2
Top genres · adventure, indie
471 articles 153 writers 3 games
Krafton
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Krafton
Role · Developer / Publisher
Active · 2018–2026
Latest · Ascend to Zero
Top genres · adventure, rpg, fps
819 articles 211 writers 21 games
Unknown Worlds
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Unknown Worlds
Role · Developer / Publisher
Active · 2018
Latest · Subnautica
Top genres · adventure, indie
74 articles 58 writers 1 games
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