Nacon Files for Insolvency Days Before Its Big Showcase and Just Over 2 Weeks Before GreedFall 2 Releases Its Full 1.0 Version

IGN

by Wesley Yin-Poole

February 25, 2026

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Nacon, a prominent AA publisher and developer known for titles like *GreedFall 2*, *Hell is Us*, and *RoboCop: Rogue City*, has filed for insolvency following its majority shareholder, Bigben Interactive, failing to meet a €43 million loan repayment. This decision comes just days before Nacon’s annual showcase event, Nacon Connect, and less than two weeks before the full 1.0 release of *GreedFall 2: The Dying World*. Nacon has requested court permission to restructure its debt, aiming to ensure business continuity, protect jobs, and renegotiate terms with creditors under a controlled framework. The financial strain on Nacon arises from Bigben Interactive’s inability to secure the necessary funds. In a statement, Nacon emphasized that this procedure is intended to assess viable solutions for sustainable operations while preserving employee roles. The company plans to continue its business activities during this restructuring period, which could last up to 18 months, and develop a recovery strategy. A court hearing on this matter is scheduled for early March. This development raises concerns about the future of Nacon’s upcoming projects, including *Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss* and other showcase highlights. While Nacon has recently launched updates for games like *Dragonkin: The Banished* and released titles such as *Styx: Blades of Greed*, the insolvency filing casts doubt over its ability to support existing games and deliver future projects. For fans of Nacon’s portfolio, particularly *GreedFall 2* and its other high-profile titles, this situation introduces uncertainty in an already competitive gaming market. The broader implications extend beyond Nacon itself, highlighting challenges faced by mid-tier publishers and developers in the gaming industry. Shareholders and stakeholders will closely monitor the court’s decision and Nacon’s restructuring efforts, which could shape the future of not only Nacon but also its employees and the games they’ve invested in. For gamers and industry watchers alike, this is a critical moment that underscores the fragile nature of the game development landscape.

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Originally published on IGN on 2/25/2026