Midgar Studio ordered to liquidate amid Nacon insolvency

French video game developer Midgar Studio has been ordered to liquidate by a court, marking the end of the 18-year-old studio behind the "Edge of Eternity" RPG series. The closure, confirmed on July 21, 2026, follows unsuccessful efforts to find a buyer after its parent company, publisher Nacon, filed for insolvency earlier this year.

Nacon's chief technology officer and Midgar founder, Jérémy Zeler-Maury, announced the liquidation in a public statement. He explained that despite exhaustive efforts over recent weeks to secure a deal that would preserve the studio and its team, no solution could be finalized within the legal timeframe of the insolvency process. The Montpellier-based studio was ultimately unable to be sold.

In his statement, Zeler-Maury reflected on the studio's history, which he founded in 2008 with the aim of creating games blending French and Japanese influences. Notable titles from the studio include "Hover," "Edge of Eternity," and the upcoming sequel "Edge of Memories." He expressed pride in the team's work and urged other studios, publishers, and recruiters to reach out to the affected employees, stating that the company's closure does not diminish their...