Full Breakdown
Spiders Studio Liquidated After GreedFall: The Dying World Release
4/30/2026, 1:54:50 AM
Core Event
RPG developer Spiders announced on Discord/X that it is being liquidated and will cease operations immediately. The move follows parent publisher Nacon’s February 2026 insolvency filing and its failure to find a buyer for the studio.
Background & Context
Founded in 2008, Spiders created *Mars: War Logs*, *The Technomancer*, *GreedFall* (2019) and *Steelrising* (2022). The studio was bought by Bigben Interactive (renamed Nacon) in 2019. Nacon entered judicial reorganization in February 2026 after its majority shareholder missed a refinancing deal and then failed to sell Spiders and motion-capture unit Nacon Tech.
Timeline
- 2008 – Spiders founded.
- 2019 – Acquired by Nacon; *GreedFall* released.
- Feb 2026 – Nacon files for insolvency.
- Apr 2026 – Court orders liquidation; Spiders announces closure.
Official Statements & Responses
Spiders’ community manager said liquidation “means the company as a whole no longer exists” and that the studio will “cease our functions immediately.” A planned DLC for *GreedFall: The Dying World* will be released by Nacon, after which Spiders will have no further role. Nacon said it will continue to support the DLC and releases, calling it “not the end” for its portfolio.
Criticism, Opposition & Gaps
PC Gamer analysts say the closure shows strain from post-COVID mismanagement and rapid AI adoption, limiting financing for mid-budget developers. A union quoted in GameRant blamed “years of mismanagement and nothingness” for Nacon’s collapse. Sources differ on staff size—roughly 70 versus about 100 employees—and on the launch date of *GreedFall: The Dying World* (March 10 or March 12). The DLC’s completion status remains unclear.
Why It Matters
The liquidation removes a veteran AA developer, narrowing the mid-budget RPG market and reducing diversity in the French gaming ecosystem. The *GreedFall* franchise’s future now depends on Nacon’s handling of the DLC and any IP sale. Nacon’s broader financial instability raises the risk of further subsidiary closures, potentially reshaping the European publishing landscape.
What’s Next
Nacon will publish the DLC and has rescheduled its Nacon Connect event. The court’s liquidation ruling is expected within days; staff will receive lay-off notices and may seek jobs at other French studios or independent ventures. Observers expect Nacon to evaluate the sale of remaining assets, including the *GreedFall* IP.
Verbatim Quotes
- “after a long period without clear answers, we have received confirmation that Spiders is being liquidated.” — Spiders, statement
- “What does it mean? This means the company as a whole no longer exists. We'll cease our functions immediately.” — Spiders, statement
- “The planned DLC will release via Nacon, and then – well, that's it.” — Spiders, statement
- “We're sorry that it's come to this and would like to thank each and every one of you for your support over the years.” — Spiders, statement
