Nacon files for bankruptcy following financial troubles of its majority shareholder

The French publisher initiates an urgent restructuring to try to guarantee its continuity.

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The European video game industry has received an unexpected blow. Nacon, known for its work as a publisher and manufacturer of accessories, has confirmed that it has filed for bankruptcy due to a liquidity crisis derived from the financial problems of its main shareholder, Bigben Interactive.

According to the official statement, Bigben was unable to repay a bond loan after its banking group rejected a key operation at the last minute. This decision has directly impacted Nacon, which relied on that financial structure to maintain its operations normally.

Without sufficient liquidity and with a restructuring underway

The company has acknowledged that its current assets do not allow it to meet its outstanding obligations, which in practice means that it does not have the necessary liquidity to continue operating under the current model. In this situation, it has initiated a financial restructuring process with its creditors to try to ensure the continuity of the business.

• So far, no project cancellations, layoffs, or immediate changes to its catalog have been detailed, but uncertainty is evident. The declared goal is to stabilize the company and redefine its financial structure to move forward.

The situation is even more striking because it coincides with the celebration of Nacon Connect, the digital event where the company usually presents news from its catalog. The fact that the announcement comes in the middle of the promotional calendar adds pressure to a company that is currently fighting to guarantee its future in the sector.