Krafton CEO used ChatGPT to avoid Subnautica 2 dev payout
TL;DR. Krafton must pay a $250 million bonus to Subnautica 2 developers after trying to avoid the payment, even seeking input from ChatGPT. - Publisher Krafton had a contract to pay Unknown Worlds staff a bonus for hitting revenue targets. - Krafton's CEO allegedly delayed the game and consulted ChatGPT on how to avoid the payout. - A court ruled against Krafton, stating the revenue targets were met despite the CEO's efforts.
- Krafton must pay Unknown Worlds a $250 million bonus for Subnautica 2's sales success.
- Krafton's CEO allegedly tried to avoid the payment, delaying the game and consulting ChatGPT for strategies.
- A legal ruling found in favor of Unknown Worlds, enforcing the bonus payment.
Sources
- Subnautica 2 is a massive hit, so Krafton has to pay that $250 million bonus to devs — engadget.com
- bleepingcomputer.com — bleepingcomputer.com
- arstechnica.com — arstechnica.com