{"rewrite":{"id":"r_14b70a13fbe10a560fcfcbe7","clusterId":"c_3a3a50e21b409c379513029a","slug":"edge-of-memories-developer-vows-release-within-2026-despite-closure","model":"deepseek-v4-flash:free","headline":"Edge of Memories Developer Vows Release Within 2026 Despite Closure","summary":"Midgar Studio, closed in July due to parent company Nacon's financial troubles, announced on August 12 that Edge of Memories will still release within 2026. The studio stated creative work is complete, with a specialized team handling technical finishing. The RPG targets PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.","whyItMatters":"The studio's determination to finish Edge of Memories despite its closure shows the game's release remains a priority for the team even as its parent company undergoes reorganization.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eMidgar Studio, which announced its closure on July 20 due to the financial problems of parent company Nacon, has confirmed that Edge of Memories will still launch within 2026. The studio\u0026#39;s August 12 statement on the game\u0026#39;s official X account addressed player concerns about the title\u0026#39;s future.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe closure stems from Nacon\u0026#39;s judicial reorganization proceedings, filed in February after parent company Bigben Interactive could not repay part of its corporate bonds. A court ordered legal liquidation after no new acquirer was found for Midgar Studio.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccording to the statement, the creative work on Edge of Memories is complete. A specialized team is now handling the technical work to bring the PC and console versions up to standard, including corrections based on demo feedback. The studio emphasized that the closure was unrelated to the game\u0026#39;s development.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"Midgar Studio's closure in July didn't stop Edge of Memories. The creative work is done, and a specialized team is finishing the technical side, aiming for a 2026 release on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.","twitterPost":"Midgar Studio closed in July, yet Edge of Memories still targets 2026. Creative work is complete; a specialized team handles finishing.","threadsPost":"Midgar Studio closed in July, but Edge of Memories isn't dead. The studio says creative work is done, and a specialized team is handling technical finishing for a 2026 release on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. The closure didn't stop the game.","newsletterBlurb":"Midgar Studio, closed in July due to parent company Nacon's financial troubles, has confirmed Edge of Memories will still release within 2026. The studio says creative work is complete, with a specialized team handling technical finishing. The RPG targets PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"Automaton\",\"url\":\"https://automaton-media.com/articles/newsjp/20260813-459946/\",\"title\":\"Edge of Memories Developer, Closed Due to Nacon's Financial Difficulties, States It Will Not Stop Development; Aims for Release Within the Year with a 'Specialized Team' Finishing the Work\"}]","lintFlagsJson":null,"lintHits":0,"costUsd":0,"inputTokens":4517,"outputTokens":593,"status":"published","repairAttempts":0,"nextRepairAt":null,"factsAttemptedAt":1786713968,"createdAt":"2026-08-14T13:19:29.000Z","publishedAt":"2026-08-14T13:21:44.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-08-14T13:19:29.000Z"},"cluster":{"id":"c_3a3a50e21b409c379513029a","canonicalTitle":"Naconの資金難で閉鎖の『Edge of Memories』開発元、閉鎖されたけど開発をやめないと表明。年内リリースを目指し“専門チーム”が仕上げに取り組む","representativeArticleId":"a_0e75fac1cf05fa16f8e62d7a","sourceCount":1,"writtenSourceCount":1,"writeAttempts":0,"isSolo":true,"entitiesJson":"{\"anime_titles\":[],\"manga_titles\":[],\"work_titles\":[\"Edge of Memories\"],\"studios\":[\"Midgar Studio\"],\"people\":[],\"type\":\"news\",\"domain\":\"games\",\"is_roundup\":false}","contentType":"news","status":"published","firstSeenAt":"2026-08-13T00:50:36.000Z","lastSeenAt":"2026-08-13T00:50:36.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-08-14T13:21:44.000Z"},"attribution":[{"source":"Automaton","url":"https://automaton-media.com/articles/newsjp/20260813-459946/","title":"Naconの資金難で閉鎖の『Edge of Memories』開発元、閉鎖されたけど開発をやめないと表明。年内リリースを目指し“専門チーム”が仕上げに取り組む"}],"entities":{"anime_titles":[],"manga_titles":[],"work_titles":["Edge of Memories"],"studios":["Midgar Studio"],"people":[],"type":"news","domain":"games","is_roundup":false},"keyFacts":null}