Court orders Midgar Studio to liquidate after failing to secure a buyer
Midgar Studio, the developer behind Edge of Eternity, is shutting down following a court order for liquidation.
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Midgar Studio is closing down after a court ordered the company to liquidate. This decision follows the failure of Nacon to secure a buyer for the studio.
Coverage from GamesIndustry.biz, TechPowerUp, and Insider Gaming emphasizes that the closure comes ahead of a sequel launch. Other outlets, including ixbt.games and Instant Gaming News, link the move to Nacon's inability to find a purchaser.
Future developments center on the status of the upcoming sequel mentioned in TechPowerUp's coverage.
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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 broke it first
Quick answers
Why is Midgar Studio closing?
The studio is liquidating after Nacon failed to find a buyer for it, leading to a court order.
Which games is Midgar Studio known for?
The studio is responsible for Edge of Eternity and Edge of Memories.
When did this news break?
Reports began appearing on July 20, 2026.
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