Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Krafton's CEO wanted out of a $250 million payout. He asked ChatGPT for a plan, and it didn't go well.

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00:00 A CEO's $250 Million Mistake
00:44 The $500M Handshake
02:29 One Man's Quest To Not Pay
05:37 Kim's Most Trusted "Advisor"
09:19 The Court's Orders
10:24 What It Cost

Sources:
https://bellular.games/fired-subnautica-developers-vs-krafton/

courts.delaware.gov/Opinions/Download.aspx?id=392880

krafton.com/en/news/press/krafton-announces-gaming-industry-veteran-steve-papoutsis-as-new-ceo-of-unknown-worlds

ign.com/articles/subnautica-2-will-finally-enter-early-access-in-may-following-year-of-delays-and-legal-drama

kotaku.com/subnautica-2-ted-gill-unknown-worlds-lawsuit-krafton-2000679131

https://www.gamefile.news/p/subnautica-2-early-access-may-dispute