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Krafton, Unknown Worlds settle legal dispute over bonuses

The two companies withdrew their lawsuits and said they will refocus on developing and launching Subnautica 2.

2026.7.1

Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan, center; Naver CEO Choi Soo-yeon, third from right; and Krafton CEO Kim Chang-han, third from left, pose for a photo during an event to introduce the 'Unicorn Growth Fund' in New Delhi on April 21. [YONHAP]

Naver, Krafton, Mirae Asset launch $475.9 million AI fund in India

Naver said on Tuesday that it created a 700 billion won ($475.9 million) investment fund with Krafton and Mirae Asset Group to foster companies in the AI, fintech and content sectors in India.

2026.4.21

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A Steam product page for Subnautica 2 [SCREEN CAPTURE]

Krafton, Subnautica 2 publisher, in deep over breach of contract

A U.S. court ruled against game giant Krafton, requiring the company to reinstate the recently ousted CEO of its acquired studio, Unknown Worlds, giving him rights to release the anticipated title Subnautica 2 as early access.

2026.3.17

Logos of Krafton, left, and Hanwha Aerospace [KRAFTON]

Game publisher Krafton to partner with Hanwha Aerospace to develop AI tech

Korean game publisher Krafton announced that it will partner with defense giant Hanwha Aerospace to jointly develop physical AI technologies and establish a joint venture to combine Krafton’s AI capabilities with Hanwha Aerospace’s infrastructure.

2026.3.13

Krafton CEO Kim Chang-han, right, poses for a photo with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang during Kim's visit to Nvidia headquarters in Santa Clara, California, on April 10, 2025. [KRAFTON]

Krafton CEO to double as head of new AI robotics unit in U.S.

Kim Chang-han, the CEO of Korean game publisher Krafton, has been assigned to concurrently lead the company's new AI robotics unit in the United States, industry sources said on Wednesday.

2026.3.11

A promotional image for Unknown Worlds' upcoming game Subnautica 2 [KRAFTON]

Krafton-Unknown Worlds fight turns 'nasty' after U.S. exec insults revealed

An ongoing legal battle between Korean game publisher Krafton and former executives from Unknown Worlds has intensified after it was revealed that the Unknown Worlds executives allegedly made highly derogatory comments about Korea.

2025.12.4

President Lee Jae Myung tours a game exhibition space during a K-game industry roundtable at PUBG Seongsu in Seongdong District, eastern Seoul, on Oct. 15. [PRESIDENTIAL OFFICE]

Lee touts importance of Korean gaming as 'culture pillar' at roundtable

President Lee Jae Myung on Wednesday underscored the importance of the gaming industry in turning Korea into a global cultural powerhouse, calling games “a vital pillar of the cultural industry."

2025.10.15

Subnautica 2, developed by Krafton subsidiary Unknown Worlds [UNKNOWN WORLDS]

Former executive sues Krafton for $250 million

Krafton faces a $250 million lawsuit from former the Unknown Worlds CEO over contractual disputes and the delay of an upcoming game release.

2025.7.24

Krafton says Subnautica 2 delay aimed at protecting fans, franchise reputation

Krafton clarified its recent decisions on Subnautica 2's development were aimed at protecting fan interests amid a legal dispute with former Unknown Worlds leaders.

2025.7.19

Krafton to acquire Japanese animation company for $517 million

Krafton announced Tuesday that it will acquire all shares of BCJ-31, a company affiliated with Bain Capital Japan, for 75 billion yen ($516.8 million), in what is the largest investment in the company’s history.

2025.6.24