Krafton could face a possible $250 million bonus for Subnautica 2

Krafton, the parent company of Unknown Worlds Entertainment, could be on the hook for a substantial $250 million bonus tied to Subnautica 2's performance. The situation stems from Krafton's 2021 acquisition of Unknown Worlds Entertainment, which included a key clause stating that bonuses would be paid out if certain revenue targets were met.

Details of the agreement

The agreement between Krafton and Unknown Worlds Entertainment stipulates that if the development company generates more than $69.8 million in revenue, Krafton is required to pay $3.12 for every additional dollar earned above that amount. That means the total bonus Krafton could have to pay is capped at $250 million, depending on how much revenue the game generates. This kind of structure creates a strong incentive for the developer to make the game perform well on the market.

Current performance of Subnautica 2

Subnautica 2 has already reached a major milestone by attracting more than one million players. The game has become popular, and with growing interest, especially over the weekend when more people have time to play, the chances of hitting the revenue targets appear strong.

Financial implications

If Subnautica 2 does manage to push its revenue above $69.8 million, that could create a significant financial obligation for Krafton. With the game's current popularity and positive reception, it has the potential to climb past that threshold quickly.

Krafton is on the verge of fulfilling parts of a complex but promising agreement that could affect the future growth and development of Unknown Worlds Entertainment. Subnautica 2's performance is crucial to the financial health and continuity of both the game and the developer.