Following the sale to Krafton, the developer of Last Epoch assures fans that they need not concern themselves with the Subnautica 2 dispute: Krafton has no intentions of altering Last Epoch's identity.
Eleventh Hour Games, the studio behind the popular action RPG, Last Epoch, has been officially acquired by Krafton as of late July 2025. This partnership aims to provide resources and strategic guidance to elevate Last Epoch, aligning with the studio’s mission and long-term goals [1][3].
Judd Cobbler, founder of Eleventh Hour Games, has assured fans that there's nothing to worry about regarding the acquisition. In an announcement post, Cobler stated that the partnership with Krafton will enable Eleventh Hour Games to deliver things they've only dreamed of previously. The studio will remain intact, continue hiring, and operate as a subsidiary without dramatic changes imposed by Krafton [3].
However, Krafton is currently embroiled in a public legal dispute with former leaders of Unknown Worlds, the studio behind Subnautica 2, which Krafton owns. This dispute involves allegations tied to delays of Subnautica 2’s early access launch and a contested $250 million earn-out bonus. Krafton claims the ousted studio heads abandoned the project causing disruption, while the fired founders deny these allegations and have initiated a lawsuit against Krafton [2][4].
Despite this contentious conflict with Unknown Worlds, Krafton’s acquisition and partnership with Eleventh Hour Games seem unaffected and professionally separate. Krafton executives have been cautious in not commenting extensively on the Subnautica 2 dispute during earnings calls, focusing instead on supporting their continuing projects including Last Epoch [2].
Tyler Colp, a game and PC hardware journalist, has been reporting on the acquisition and its implications for Last Epoch. Colp, who covers a wide range of games like Diablo 4, Elden Ring, Overwatch 2, and Final Fantasy 14, among others, has not focused exclusively on Last Epoch or its acquisition by Krafton in his articles [5].
Last Epoch fans are understandably concerned about what might happen following the acquisition. Cobler mentioned that Krafton isn't looking to change Eleventh Hour Games and that it was the only publisher that was "the most aligned in the mission and enabling us." The studio is set to release the third season of Last Epoch, Beneath Ancient Skies, next month [1][3].
As Eleventh Hour Games continues to grow under Krafton's guidance, fans and industry observers will be watching closely to see how the partnership unfolds.
[1] - https://www.eleventhhourgames.com/news/ [2] - https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2025-07-15-krafton-reports-record-revenue-despite-subnautica-2-dispute [3] - https://www.pcgamer.com/eleventh-hour-games-acquired-by-krafton/ [4] - https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-07-14/krafton-sued-by-subnautica-2-developers-over-alleged-firing [5] - https://www.tylercolp.com/
- The acquisition of Eleventh Hour Games by Krafton, the publisher behind PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PS), has sparked interest among fans of Last Epoch, especially as the studio gears up for the release of its third season, Beneath Ancient Skies.
- Despite ongoing legal disputes involving Krafton and Unknown Worlds, the studio behind Subnautica 2, the acquisition of Eleventh Hour Games seems professionally separate and unaffected.
- In a social-media post, Judd Cobbler, the founder of Eleventh Hour Games, assured fans that Krafton, a major player in the technology and entertainment industry, wouldn't impose dramatic changes on the studio, and that it was the most aligned with their mission.
- Game and PC hardware journalist Tyler Colp, who covers popular games such as Diablo 4, Elden Ring, Overwatch 2, and Final Fantasy 14, among others, has been reporting on the implications of the acquisition for Last Epoch.
- With the acquisition, Eleventh Hour Games, known for its smartphone games and popular action RPGs, aims to deliver things they've only dreamed of previously, thanks to the strategic guidance and resources provided by Krafton.
- Sports-betting enthusiasts may naturally correlate Krafton's move with the growing trend of leveraging technology and entertainment partnerships to expand their markets amid a global surge in interest in gaming and esports, especially during seasons of popular multiplayer games.
