adminThe Midgar Studio liquidation has been ordered by a court after efforts to find a buyer failed. The French developer, known for role-playing games including Edge of Eternity, will close, according to founder and Nacon CTO Jérémy Zeler-Maury. The announcement also puts the focus on the studio’s staff and its work across several games and projects.
Why Midgar Studio is entering liquidation
Zeler-Maury said the team had worked until the end of the process to find a solution that could keep both the company and its employees together. However, despite exploring different possibilities and receiving support from others, no agreement could be completed within the available timeframe. The court subsequently ordered the studio’s liquidation.
For readers following the studio’s future, the key distinction is that a potential acquisition did not go through: the closure follows an unsuccessful search for a buyer, rather than an announced sale of Midgar Studio or its games.
Midgar Studio’s games and founder’s message
Founded in 2008, Midgar Studio worked on Hover, Edge of Eternity and Edge of Memories, alongside other projects, prototypes and ideas. Zeler-Maury described the studio as an important part of his life and thanked employees, partners and players for their contributions and support over the years.
He also emphasized that the closure does not diminish the team’s skills or the work it completed. His message specifically called on studios, publishers and recruiters to consider the team’s talent and experience. The studio’s LinkedIn page lists a staff range of 11 to 50, but Zeler-Maury did not state how many employees would be affected.
Practical context: The number on a company profile is a broad range, not a confirmed count of people losing their jobs. Anyone seeking precise employment figures should look for a direct statement from the company or its representatives.
Part of wider difficulties at Nacon
Midgar Studio’s closure follows the shutdown of fellow Nacon subsidiary Spiders, known for the GreedFall series. Spiders also closed after failing to find a buyer. In March, Nacon subsidiaries Spiders, Kylotonn, Cyanide and Nacon Tech filed for insolvency.
There has also been a separate change involving one of Nacon’s game properties. Slitherine Software acquired the licence, publishing rights and back catalogue for the Blood Bowl franchise, which is based on Warhammer. Slitherine is set to publish the upcoming Warhammer Blood Bowl.
What the Midgar Studio liquidation means
The court-ordered Midgar Studio liquidation marks the end of the company, but its released games remain part of its legacy. The announcement does not provide details about what will happen to every project or prototype, so those outcomes should not be assumed. For former employees, the founder’s public appeal highlights the team’s experience as studios and publishers consider future hiring.
