French studio Spiders, known for GreedFall and Steelrising, is set to shut down after 18 years following failed sale efforts amid parent company Nacon's insolvency proceedings. After studios including Spiders filed for insolvency last month, court processes are now formalities per Origami, with staff seeking jobs and planning a final 18-year tribute at tonight's gathering.
Founded in 2008 by ex-Monte Cristo developers from Silverfall, Spiders specialized in narrative-driven RPGs, debuting with 2016's The Technomancer, refined by 2019's GreedFall and 2022's Steelrising. Its latest, GreedFall 2: The Dying World, faced Early Access troubles and fan backlash. With no buyer secured despite Nacon's restructuring, closure looms. A Nacon spokesperson ignored sale queries. Insiders note CSE-organized equipment buybacks for staff. The STJV union, which previously slammed Nacon's 'disdain and incompetence' for sabotaging studios post-acquisition, further criticized deteriorating conditions, headcount reductions via new studios, and high-potential project jeopardization.
