Closure of Spiders studio and the future of GreedFall: The Dying World

The Paris-based development studio Spiders, known for titles including GreedFall: The Dying World, has announced it will close its doors after nearly two decades in the games industry. Despite the recent launch of its latest title, the studio has been hit by significant financial problems within its parent company, Nacon.

A look back at Spiders’ history

Founded in 2008, Spiders established itself as an important player in the European AA games market, with a lineup of action RPGs such as Mars War Logs and The Technomancer. The studio’s most notable achievement to date remains the original GreedFall, which stood out thanks to its unique setting and choice-driven narrative.

In 2019, Spiders was acquired by Bigben Interactive, which later changed its name to Nacon. With the acquisition, the company hoped to take Spiders to the next level and position the studio as a flagship for its publishing efforts.

The current situation and closure

Nacon’s ongoing financial instability has created a damaging situation for Spiders. Recent reports pointed to emergency bankruptcy filings for several divisions within the company. In April 2026, the situation reached a critical point when Nacon failed to find a suitable buyer for the studio, leading to a court request for full liquidation.

According to statistics from France Stratégie, around 67% of companies that reach this legal status end up in liquidation. That points to a bleak future for the roughly 70 employees, who are spending their final days preparing for life after Spiders.

The impact of the closure on employees

Employees are preparing for the consequences of the shutdown. This includes taking part in self-study and updating their CVs, while the Works Council has also launched an initiative allowing them to buy back office equipment.

As a sign of how much they value their time at the studio, they are organizing a final social gathering on 28 April 2026, which will serve as a tribute to their 18 years of creativity, collaboration, and development.

The future of GreedFall: The Dying World

The launch of GreedFall: The Dying World has been a mixed success. While the game drew attention from fans and critics, its reception on platforms like Steam has been underwhelming. The creative director of the title, Jehanne Rousseau, stressed in interviews that every choice in the game matters, adding to its complexity.

It remains to be seen what the future holds for the franchise, especially now that Spiders will no longer be active. The studio’s rise and fall highlight the challenges within the games industry and the impact of corporate strategy on creativity and developers.

Conclusion

With the closure of Spiders, the games world loses one of its distinctive voices in the RPG genre. The events surrounding Nacon and the resulting consequences for Spiders serve as a stark reminder of how vulnerable studios can be in a rapidly changing industry. The future of GreedFall and its successors remains uncertain, but Spiders’ legacy will not be forgotten anytime soon.