Supamonks, the French development studio recognized for its work on the title Absolum, has been forced into judicial liquidation by the Créteil Commercial Court. Despite the court-ordered closure effective June 24, the studio’s development team has been transferred to an external organization to continue work on the game, its associated intellectual property, and an upcoming animated series.
Why was Supamonks forced into liquidation?
The Créteil Commercial Court ordered the judicial liquidation of Supamonks, as documented by Pappers.fr. While the specific financial or operational triggers for the ruling remain undisclosed, the court’s decision marks a significant shift for the studio, which was previously involved in the development of Absolum.
Judicial liquidation (liquidation judiciaire) in France is a legal proceeding initiated when a company is in a state of cessation of payments and recovery is deemed impossible. It results in the definitive end of the company’s activity and the sale of its assets to pay creditors.
How will the development of Absolum continue?
The Absolum development team has confirmed that staff members responsible for animation and graphic design have been moved to a new, unnamed organization. According to a statement released on the official Absolum X (formerly Twitter) account, this transition ensures that work on the game, the broader IP, and the animation project remains active.
The team stated: “We want to reassure the community that the Supamonks’ Absolum team has been transferred to another organization to continue working on the game, the IP, and the animated series project.”
What does this mean for the partnership with Guard Crush Games?
The future of the game’s collaborative structure remains a primary point of interest for followers of the project. While the developers have not confirmed the identity of the new host organization, industry observers have noted the potential involvement of Guard Crush Games, which has served as a co-developer on Absolum. The current situation suggests a high-pressure environment for the remaining staff, given the constraints typically associated with a court-mandated transition.
Pro Tip: Tracking Game Development Status
When studios undergo legal restructuring, official social media channels are often the fastest source of updates. Always look for cross-references from official partner studios to verify if development remains on track.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is the development of Absolum cancelled? No. The development team has been moved to a new organization to ensure the project continues.
- Why did Supamonks close? The studio was forced into judicial liquidation by the Créteil Commercial Court on June 24.
- Who is taking over the project? The team has stated they have been moved to another organization, but the specific name of that entity has not been publicly disclosed.
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