Nacon Placed into Judicial Recovery: Video Game Publisher Declares Bankruptcy
On March 2, 2026, the Lille Métropole Commercial Court opened a judicial recovery procedure for Nacon. The video game publisher had announced its cessation of payments on February 25, 2026.
Judicial Recovery Initiated for Nacon
The Lille Métropole Commercial Court has initiated a judicial recovery procedure for Nacon following a hearing held on March 2, 2026. The law firms FHBX, represented by Master Hélène Bourbouloux, and BMA, represented by Master Laurent Miquel, have been appointed as judicial administrators with a mission to assist. This procedure freezes the existing liabilities at the start of the observation period, which can last up to 18 months.
Continuation of Company Operations During Observation Period
The company's operations will continue during the observation period, in accordance with applicable legal provisions. Nacon has indicated that this procedure should allow the company to identify solutions to sustain its activity, renegotiate its debt with creditors, and protect its employees in a stabilized environment. The stated goal is to preserve operational activities in order to actively participate in the evolution of the video game market.
Request for Resumption of Trading on Euronext
Nacon has requested Euronext to resume trading of its shares (ISIN: FR0013487391) starting from March 4, 2026, at market opening. The company has specified that press releases will be published progressively as the situation and the procedure evolve.
