Commenting on the announcement, Focus Entertainment deputy CEO Jon Bert reiterated that Space Marine 2 remains the focus for now, with more content to come for that game before Space Marine 3 is released.
The lawsuit—filed on January 3, 2025—seeks $400 million in damages and blames NetEase executives for allegedly leaking confidential financial information to other investors, purportedly in retaliation of the Strains' efforts to help the Chinese conglomerate comply with American regulations.