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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The brief
Midgar Studio is closing its operations after Nacon failed to secure a buyer for the company. The developer, known for Edge of Eternity and Edge of Memories, is now subject to a court order to liquidate.
Coverage from GamesIndustry.biz, TechPowerUp, and Insider Gaming emphasizes that the shutdown is occurring ahead of a sequel launch. Instant Gaming News notes the closure follows a similar pattern to Spiders.
Future developments depend on the liquidation process ordered by the court, as coverage does not specify the status of upcoming releases.
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Quick answers
Why is Midgar Studio closing?
The studio is liquidating after Nacon failed to find a buyer for the company.
What games is Midgar Studio known for?
The studio is responsible for Edge of Eternity and Edge of Memories.
When is this shutdown happening?
The shutdown is taking place ahead of a sequel launch.
Coverage (5)
- Midgar Studio, responsible for Edge of Memories, is closing down. Nacon failed to find a buyer for it ixbt.games · 17h ago
- (UPD) After Spiders, Nacon is set to close Midgar Studio (Edge of Memories) Instant Gaming News · 17h ago
- Edge of Eternity Developer Midgar Has Shut Down Insider Gaming · 17h ago
- Edge of Eternity Studio Shut Down Ahead of Sequel Launch TechPowerUp · 17h ago
- Court orders Midgar Studio to liquidate after failing to secure a buyer GamesIndustry.biz · 17h ago
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