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6 weeks after releasing Greedfall: The Dying World, famed Eurojank studio Spiders is closingFrench RPG studio Spiders is closing six weeks after the release of its latest game, Greedfall: The Dying World. The closure is a result of financial troubles affecting its parent company, Nacon, which filed for insolvency. Despite efforts to sell the studio, no buyer was found, leading to liquidation.
After Almost 20 Years, This Prolific RPG Studio Is Shutting DownSpiders, the Paris-based studio known for games like Greedfall and Steelrising, has officially confirmed it is shutting down and being liquidated. The closure follows financial difficulties experienced by its parent company, Nacon, which is also facing insolvency. Despite the studio's demise, the Greedfall: The Dying World DLC is still set to be released.
Nacon Seeking to Sell GreedFall: The Dying World StudioPublisher Nacon is reportedly seeking to sell its development studio, Spiders, the creator of GreedFall: The Dying World. This move comes as Nacon faces financial difficulties and has filed for insolvency. A French video game union has criticized Nacon's management for alleged mismanagement and sabotage of its studios.
Four Nacon subsidiaries file for insolvencyFour Nacon subsidiaries, including developers Spiders, Kylotonn, Cyanide, and Nacon Tech, have filed for insolvency and commenced reorganisation proceedings in France. This follows Nacon's own court-supervised reorganisation after its majority shareholder, Bigben Interactive, failed to repay a loan.- Four Nacon-owned studios file for insolvency – Spiders, Cyanide, Kylotonn and Nacon TechFour Nacon subsidiary studios, including Spiders, Cyanide, and Kylotonn, have filed for insolvency as the parent company attempts to navigate a financial crisis. This move allows the studios to operate while restructuring debt and seeking financial sustainability. The crisis began when Nacon's majority stakeholder, Bigben Interactive, defaulted on a bond repayment.
French Game Industry Union Calls Out Nacon Leadership For Poor Leadership Leading to BankruptcyThe French video game union Syndicat des Travailleureuses du Jeu Video has criticized Nacon's leadership for mismanagement, leading to the bankruptcy of the company and several of its studios, including Spiders, Cyanide, and Kylotonn. The union calls for the removal of Nacon's executive team and demands better working conditions and policies to prevent talent drain.- Nacon’s Cyanide Studios, Spiders, Klyotonn Have Paused Payment to Employees – RumorNacon's subsidiary studios Cyanide Studios, Spiders, and Klyotonn have reportedly paused employee payments amid the publisher's insolvency proceedings. Approximately 320 developers are impacted as Nacon undergoes court-ordered restructuring. The company cited a difficult economic environment for postponing its Nacon Connect showcase.
Nacon Connect 2026 Officially PostponedNacon has postponed its Nacon Connect 2026 event, originally scheduled for March 4, to May due to a difficult economic environment and its recent insolvency filing. The company is focusing resources on upcoming releases and development, aiming to present its projects in the best possible way at the rescheduled event. This decision follows Nacon's filing for insolvency and request for judicial reorganization proceedings due to its majority shareholder Bigben Interactive's financial difficulties.
Nacon postpones game showcase after filing for insolvencyFrench publisher Nacon has postponed its annual Connect game showcase to May 2026 due to filing for insolvency. The company is focusing resources on upcoming releases and game development. This decision follows its majority shareholder, Bigben Interactive, being unable to repay a loan, leading Nacon to seek court-supervised procedures to ensure its sustainability.
Nacon postpones its Nacon Connect showcase so it can concentrate on going insolventNacon has postponed its Nacon Connect showcase, originally scheduled for March 4, due to filing for insolvency. The company cited a difficult economic environment and stated that resources will be refocused on upcoming releases and game development, with a new showcase planned for May. This decision follows financial difficulties experienced by its majority owner, Bigben Interactive.- Nacon Connect showcase delayed while they navigate insolvency crisisFrench publisher Nacon has postponed its Nacon Connect showcase, originally scheduled for March 4th, to May due to an ongoing insolvency crisis. The company is seeking new financing and restructuring after its parent company, Bigben Interactive, defaulted on a bond repayment. Upcoming releases like GreedFall: The Dying World, Dragonkin: The Banished, and Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss are still expected to launch as planned.
Nacon Files for Insolvency: What It Means for Upcoming Games, Studios, and Players | Invision Game CommunityNacon, the publisher behind titles like RoboCop: Rogue City and GreedFall, has filed for insolvency and requested judicial reorganisation in France. While operations and ongoing game support will continue in the short term, the company's long-term future, including upcoming projects like GreedFall 2: The Dying World and Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown, depends on a court-approved restructuring plan.
Hardware Creator And Game Publisher Nacon Files For Insolvency Due To Bigben Financial ProblemsHardware creator and game publisher Nacon has filed for insolvency due to its majority shareholder, Bigben Interactive, defaulting on a €43 million bond repayment. This financial crisis puts Nacon's operations and future at risk, despite the company's plans to continue operations and hold its Nacon Connect showcase. The situation stems from Bigben's inability to secure a credit facility and weak game sales, impacting Nacon as its primary source of income.
Styx: Blades of Greed publisher Nacon files for insolvencyFrench publisher Nacon has filed for insolvency after its majority shareholder, Bigben Interactive, failed to repay a €43 million loan. The company aims to protect employees and jobs by renegotiating with creditors under court supervision. Nacon is also involved in a patent infringement case with Nintendo and has a partnership to develop future World Rally Championship games.
Styx: Blades of Greed and Hell is Us publisher Nacon files for insolvencyFrench video game publisher Nacon has filed for insolvency after its majority shareholder, Bigben Interactive, failed to repay a bond loan. The company is seeking judicial reorganization to renegotiate debts and ensure its operational continuity. Nacon is known for publishing titles such as Styx: Blades of Greed and Hell is Us.
Styx Blades of Greed publishers Nacon file for insolvency, will "assess all possible solutions" to "protect employees and "preserve jobs"French publisher Nacon has filed for insolvency proceedings to protect its employees and jobs while renegotiating with creditors. The company cited issues with its majority shareholder, Bigben Interactive, being unable to repay a bond loan. Nacon aims to implement a financial restructuring to ensure its continued operation and develop a viable continuation plan.