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People are focusing on Krafton’s reported $250m earnout payment to Unknown Worlds developers tied to Subnautica 2, following more than 4 million units sold. Separately, discussion continues about Krafton execs pushing different roguelike design thinking beyond “Balatro with different cards.”

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Key Takeaway Krafton is reportedly facing a major $250m earnout obligation for Subnautica 2 after crossing 4 million units sold.
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Krafton is reportedly facing a major $250m earnout obligation for Subnautica 2 after crossing 4 million units sold.

People are focusing on Krafton’s reported $250m earnout payment to Unknown Worlds developers tied to Subnautica 2, following more than 4 million units sold. Separately, discussion continues about Krafton execs pushing different roguelike design thinking beyond “Balatro with different cards.”

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Top 2 signals · Krafton is reportedly facing a major $250m earnout
Eurogamer · 1d ago
Subnautica 2 publisher Krafton now forced to pay $250m earnout to Unknown Worlds developers after more than 4m units sold
Rock Paper Shotgun · 1d ago
Krafton have reportedly agreed to pay Subnautica 2's devs that $250 million bonus, following strong early sales

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Rock Paper Shotgun · 9d ago
"Roguelike can be anything": Krafton exec is very tired of being pitched "Balatro with different cards"

Briefing Findings · Krafton is reportedly facing a major $250m earnout

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earnout amount “$250m”
game Subnautica 2
sales threshold crossed More than 4m units sold

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  • Track updates on whether the $250m earnout payment is formally confirmed or disputed. Eurogamer

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  • Subnautica 2 publisher Krafton now forced to pay $250m earnout to Unknown Worlds developers after more than 4m units sold Eurogamer
  • Krafton have reportedly agreed to pay Subnautica 2's devs that $250 million bonus, following strong early sales Rock Paper Shotgun
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eurogamer.net

Subnautica 2 publisher Krafton now forced to pay $250m earnout to Unknown Worlds developers after more than 4m units sold

After a stellar early access launch, Subnautica 2 publisher Krafton will have to pay $250m to Unknown Worlds' leadership as ordered by law.

1d ago News by Fran Ruiz Contributor
pcgamer.com

Bad news for Krafton: Subnautica 2 broke 4 million copies sold in less than a week

The undersea survival sim continues its blistering pace.

8d ago Andy Chalk
rockpapershotgun.com

"Roguelike can be anything": Krafton exec is very tired of being pitched "Balatro with different cards"

"I've had maybe 250 roguelike deckbuilders in the last 12 months", says Krafton exec Victor Lee, who advises devs to be cautious of jumping on trends.

9d ago News by Edwin Evans-Thirlwell News Editor

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Krafton Forced to Pay Up to $250 Million to Subnautica 2 Dev's Former Shareholders After Hugely Successful Launch
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