Court orders Midgar Studio to liquidate after failing to secure a buyer
Midgar Studio, developer of Edge of Eternity, is shutting down following a court order for liquidation.
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Midgar Studio, the developer of Edge of Eternity, shut down ahead of its sequel launch. Nacon failed to find a buyer for the studio, leading to a court order for liquidation.
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The brief
Midgar Studio is closing down after Nacon failed to secure a buyer for the company. A court has since ordered the studio to liquidate.
The studio is known for developing Edge of Eternity and Edge of Memories. Coverage from GamesIndustry.biz, TechPowerUp, Insider Gaming, and others emphasizes that the shutdown is occurring ahead of a planned sequel launch.
Instant Gaming News notes that this follows a similar trajectory involving Spiders. Future developments depend on the liquidation process and the status of the upcoming sequel launch mentioned in the coverage.
Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 44d ago.
Who reported it (5)
- Midgar Studio, responsible for Edge of Memories, is closing down. Nacon failed to find a buyer for it ixbt.games · 46d ago
- (UPD) After Spiders, Nacon is set to close Midgar Studio (Edge of Memories) Instant Gaming News · 46d ago
- Edge of Eternity Developer Midgar Has Shut Down Insider Gaming · 46d ago
- Edge of Eternity Studio Shut Down Ahead of Sequel Launch TechPowerUp · 46d ago
- Court orders Midgar Studio to liquidate after failing to secure a buyer GamesIndustry.biz · 46d ago
Quick answers
Why is Midgar Studio closing?
The studio is liquidating after Nacon failed to find a buyer.
Which games is the studio known for?
Midgar Studio developed Edge of Eternity and Edge of Memories.
When did the shutdown occur relative to their projects?
The shutdown is happening ahead of a sequel launch.
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