Greedfall studio Spiders' liquidation is a "premeditated and deliberate choice by Nacon’s management" claim union as they call for a boycott
Rock Paper Shotgun • • technology
Key Points:
- The French union STJV claims that the liquidation of Greedfall 2 developer Spiders is a deliberate decision by publisher Nacon’s management, accusing them of mismanagement and financial exploitation since acquiring the studio in 2019.
- STJV states that Nacon controlled Spiders as an "empty shell" with no royalties or independent income, blocking the studio from seeking outside investors or publishers and abruptly canceling projects without explanation.
- The union alleges that Nacon refused to sign contracts to ensure Spiders’ survival after Greedfall 2, ignoring warnings from worker representatives about the studio’s financial and strategic issues.
- STJV calls for a boycott of Nacon, urging players not to financially support the publisher, as affected Spiders employees will receive no royalties or compensation beyond their salaries, which were already low.
- Nacon has been contacted for comment regarding the allegations and the studio’s liquidation.
