SHOCKING Krafton Scandal: Delaying Subnautica 2 to Avoid $250M Payout? + Ubisoft Tom Clancy Layoffs

SHOCKING Krafton Scandal: Delaying Subnautica 2 to Avoid $250M Payout? + Ubisoft Tom Clancy Layoffs

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In this explosive video, we break down the SHOCKING Krafton scandal rocking the gaming world: Is the Subnautica 2 delay a deliberate move to dodge a massive $250M payout to devs? Plus, we cover Ubisoft's latest layoffs at Red Storm, the studio behind iconic Tom Clancy games. Stay tuned for all the juicy details, timelines, and fan reactions straight from the headlines!

Krafton Scandal Exposed: Subnautica 2 Delayed to 2026?

Krafton, the powerhouse behind PUBG, acquired Unknown Worlds (creators of the smash-hit Subnautica) in 2021 for $500M, with an additional $250 million bonus tied to hitting revenue targets by end-2025. But after ousting studio founders Charlie Cleveland, Max McGuire, and CEO Ted Gill last week, Krafton announced Subnautica 2's early access is pushed to 2026—despite claims from the ex-leaders that the game was "ready for release."

This delay likely kills the bonus, which was set to be shared among ~100 employees (some promised seven-figure payouts).theverge.com Krafton denies any financial motives, accusing the former execs of "abandoning responsibilities" (like focusing on personal projects) and says 90% of the bonus was allocated to just those three.

The fallout? Ex-founders have filed a lawsuit against Krafton, calling the accusations "totally untrue" and promising the full story will go public.kotaku.com Fans are furious—calls for boycotts are exploding on Reddit and X, with leaks surfacing about internal reviews criticizing content volume.gamespot.com Is this corporate greed sinking one of Steam's most-wishlisted games?

Ubisoft Layoffs Hit Red Storm Hard

Why now? Amid industry-wide turmoil, Ubisoft's avoiding big showcases in 2025, signaling tough times ahead for Tom Clancy franchises.

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:35 Gaming News
15:50 Did Krafton Steal $250 From Devs?
26:35 Ubisoft Layoffs
29:14 The Pick Top Six: Worst Sequels to Great Games
40:45 Random Game Roulette
47:37 Loser of the Day: Erika Ishii
48:36 WInner of the Day: Jimpphat
49:56 Closing

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