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French Developer Spiders Shutting Down After Parent Company Nacon Files Insolvency

April 29, 2026
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French Developer Spiders Shutting Down After Parent Company Nacon Files Insolvency

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French developer Spiders confirmed immediate closure following its parent company Nacon's insolvency filing and failed sale attempt. While the studio ceases operations, GreedFall II: The Dying World's DLC will still release via Nacon. The studio, known for the RPG series, operated in the mid-budget space since 2008 before shutting down its X page to announce the liquidation.

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