French AA game publisher and developer Nacon has recently announced filing for insolvency proceedings following a significant financial setback involving its majority shareholder, Bigben Interactive. The financial troubles emerged after Bigben Interactive failed to repay a €43 million loan due to an unexpected refusal by its banking pool to honor a drawdown notice. This financial strain has resulted in Nacon’s assets being insufficient to meet its current debt obligations.
In response, Nacon is seeking judicial reorganisation proceedings to attempt a renegotiation with creditors, aiming to protect its employees and maintain business operations. A court hearing is scheduled for early March to discuss potential paths forward for the company.
The insolvency filing has led to the postponement of Nacon’s anticipated annual Connect showcase, originally scheduled for March 4, now rescheduled to May 2026. This delay is part of Nacon’s broader strategy to align its operational priorities with its legal and financial restructuring efforts.
In addition to internal financial issues, Nacon is facing a €7 million damages ruling in favor of Nintendo over a Wii controller patent infringement, adding to the firm’s financial pressures. Despite these challenges, Nacon remains committed to its operations, overseeing multiple studios and well-known titles such as ‘RoboCop: Rogue City’ and ‘Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown.’
The company’s focus remains on safeguarding jobs while formulating a sustainable path forward during this challenging period.

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French AA game publisher and developer Nacon has filed for insolvency proceedings after majority shareholder Bigben Interactive failed to repay a €43 million loan due to its banking pool refusing a drawdown notice. Nacon's assets are insufficient to cover current debt obligations, prompting the company to seek judicial reorganisation to renegotiate with creditors and protect employees. The annual Nacon Connect showcase has been postponed from March to May 2026. Additionally, Nacon faces a €7 million damages ruling from Nintendo over a Wii controller patent infringement. The company continues to operate studios behind titles like 'RoboCop: Rogue City' and 'Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown' while pursuing financial restructuring.

Nacon Files for Insolvency Amid Financial Pressures