# IGN

Type: Company

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## Timeline

- **2026-05-01**: Early Access Target — Subnautica 2 is scheduled to enter early access on PC and Xbox platforms.
- **2026-05-01**: Planned Launch — Subnautica 2 is expected to enter early access on PC and Xbox.
- **2026-03-16**: Court Ruling — A judge orders the reinstatement of Ted Gill as CEO of Unknown Worlds.
- **2026-03-16**: Court Ruling — A judge orders Krafton to rehire Ted Gill at Unknown Worlds Entertainment.
- **2025-07-15**: Leadership Purge — Krafton fires CEO Ted Gill and other leaders; Subnautica 2 launch is delayed.
- **2025-07-15**: The July Purge — Krafton fires CEO Ted Gill and other leaders; Subnautica 2 is delayed.
- **2021-10-29**: Acquisition Finalized — Krafton acquires Unknown Worlds with earn-out provisions totaling $250M.
- **2021-10-29**: Acquisition Finalized — Krafton acquires Unknown Worlds with a deal structure including a $250M earn-out.

## Recent coverage (3 stories, network-wide)

### Subnautica 2 Sets May Launch Amid $250M Krafton Legal Battle
2026-03-18 01:05:36 · Sector: startups · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

Subnautica 2 is slated for a May early access release following a court order to reinstate Unknown Worlds CEO Ted Gill. The development comes amid a high-stakes legal battle over a $250 million acquisition payout tied to performance milestones.
Full story: https://getstartupbrief.com/story/subnautica-2-may-launch-krafton-legal-dispute

### Krafton-Unknown Worlds Dispute: Court Orders CEO Reinstatement Amid $250M Battle
2026-03-18 01:05:32 · Sector: legal · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

A court has ordered the reinstatement of former Unknown Worlds CEO Ted Gill following a high-stakes legal battle over a $250 million earn-out provision in the studio's acquisition by Krafton. The ruling comes as the highly anticipated sequel, Subnautica 2, is scheduled for a May early access release, highlighting the tension between corporate performance targets and executive management.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/krafton-unknown-worlds-legal-dispute-ceo-reinstatement

### Ziff Davis Postpones FY26 Outlook Following Double Earnings Miss
2026-02-24 05:16:34 · Sector: marketing · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

Ziff Davis (ZD) has reported a miss on both top and bottom-line estimates, leading to the rare move of postponing its fiscal year 2026 outlook. The digital media and performance marketing conglomerate faces significant headwinds as high-intent ad spend and B2B lead generation cycles fluctuate.
Full story: https://getmarketingbrief.com/story/ziff-davis-earnings-miss-fy26-outlook-postponed

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