Krafton has submitted additional documents in its ongoing effort to persuade the court to mandate a forensic investigation of the devices belonging to the former founders of Unknown Worlds

Following developments in the legal confrontation with Unknown Worlds' founders, Krafton has submitted additional court documents after an initial bid to secure inspection of the founders' electronic devices was blocked. These submissions include a dual-purpose motion addressing both relief and opposition to the founders' legal actions, along with an affidavit from a forensic expert sourced by Krafton.

According to the affidavit and filed motion, Krafton's expert from Alvarez & Marsal's Forensic Technology Services was tasked with examining electronic data relevant to the case. The ongoing dispute initially came to light in July when former Unknown Worlds executives accused Krafton of applying pressure to delay the launch of Subnautica 2, potentially jeopardizing a $250 million payout linked to revenue objectives for its 2025 Early Access debut.

Krafton counterclaimed that these former executives hinted at independently releasing Subnautica 2 without official support, alleging the removal of large numbers of company files and messages. The accused executives, who vehemently deny these claims, alleged that Krafton modified its narrative concerning their dismissals during the legal process.

Recent forensic findings submitted by A&M indicated a significant number of files were downloaded rapidly in June and July 2025 from the company's Google Drive storage. Despite the allegations, the accused maintain their actions were within their rights as company directors.

Krafton, in its recent legal statements, argued that it proposed extending the executives' earnout period if they resumed their roles, which they declined. It accused them of improperly retaining confidential documents as they anticipated being fired, possibly to facilitate the independent release of Subnautica 2.

A Krafton spokesperson reiterated their stance to GamesIndustry.biz, outlining the former executives' non-compliance and alleged exploitation of company data, emphasizing the intention to deliver an optimal gaming experience to Subnautica's audience as the case progresses.

Further details of the legal saga can be followed in a timeline of the case between Krafton and the former heads of Subnautica 2.