GreedFall Developer Spiders Shuts Down and Calls for Nacon Boycott

Spiders, the development studio responsible for the action-RPG titles GreedFall and Steelrising, has ceased its operations. The closure follows the insolvency of its publisher, Nacon, leading to the dissolution of the studio.

The cessation of activity was reported by multiple industry outlets on May 2, 2026, including IGN Deutschland and GameStar. According to reporting from AsatuNews.co.id, the studio’s decision to stop operations is a direct consequence of Nacon’s insolvency proceedings.

Developer Call for Boycott

In response to the collapse of the studio and the financial state of the publisher, developers at Spiders have issued a public appeal to the gaming community. The developers are calling for a boycott of Nacon.

As reported by PLAY3.DE, the creators of GreedFall have explicitly urged consumers to not buy our games anymore as part of this boycott effort against Nacon. This call to action reflects a significant rift between the creative team and the publishing entity during the insolvency process.

Studio Portfolio and Legacy

Spiders established itself in the industry by focusing on atmospheric, narrative-driven role-playing games. The studio is most recognized for the following titles:

• GreedFall
• Steelrising
• The Technomancer

The closure marks the end of the studio’s ability to support these titles or develop new projects. This includes any further development or planned expansions for the GreedFall series, as the studio has effectively shut its doors.

The insolvency of Nacon has created a ripple effect, directly resulting in the loss of the studio that produced these specific intellectual properties. While Nacon managed the publishing and distribution, the operational viability of Spiders was tied to the publisher’s financial stability.

Industry observers note that the call for a boycott is an unusual move, as developers typically maintain professional distance from the financial failures of their publishers. However, the direct appeal to stop purchasing Spiders’ own games suggests a deep level of frustration regarding the circumstances of the studio’s closure.