Midgar Studio

Midgar Studio is an independent video game development company based in Montpellier, France. Founded in 2008, the studio describes itself as a "worlds crafter" whose creations blend Japanese and Western influences. It is a small team of around thirty passionate creators, and it places strong emphasis on a healthy working environment, explicitly stating that crunch is not allowed and that every developer has a say in project progress. The studio is known for developing original titles across PC, PlayStation and Xbox platforms. Its notable works include Hover, a futuristic open-world parkour game released on PC in 2017 and consoles in 2018, and Edge of Eternity, a French Touch J-RPG released on PC in 2021 and consoles in 2022. A new episode in the "Edge of" series is announced for 2026 on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, featuring a protagonist named Eline in a world threatened by the Corrosion. Midgar Studio chose Montpellier partly because it is France's third-largest center for video game creation, with a dynamic local ecosystem supported by the Push Start association and numerous specialized training programs. The studio offers flexible working hours and remote days, and its team values camaraderie and a convivial atmosphere. With over 15 years of experience, Midgar Studio continues to develop games it would love to see on the shelves, aiming to offer refreshing gaming experiences that explore uncharted interactive territories of the imagination.

Midgar Studio was founded in 2008 in Montpellier, France. The studio describes itself as a "worlds crafter" and has been creating video games for over 15 years. It is an independent development company of around thirty passionate creators. The studio's creations are designed with love and passion, without overwork, in an innovative spirit that blends Japanese and Western influences. Over the years, Midgar Studio has completed many projects published on PC, PlayStation and Xbox platforms. In 2017, the studio released Hover, a futuristic open-world parkour game, on PC, followed by console releases in 2018. In 2021, it released Edge of Eternity, a French Touch J-RPG, on PC, with console versions arriving in 2022. The studio has also announced a new episode in the "Edge of" series, scheduled for 2026 on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. Midgar Studio is located in Montpellier, which it chose partly because the city is France's third-largest center for video game creation. The local ecosystem, supported by the Push Start association and numerous specialized training programs, convinced the studio to settle in the Montpellier metropolis. The studio emphasizes a healthy working environment, stating that crunch is not allowed and that every developer has a say in project progress. It offers flexible working hours and several remote days per month for all team members.

• 2026

  New episode in the "Edge of" series announced for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.

• 2022

  Edge of Eternity released on consoles.

• 2021

  Edge of Eternity released on PC.

• 2018

  Hover released on consoles.

• 2017

  Hover released on PC.

• 2008

  Midgar Studio founded in Montpellier, France.

Independent studio crafting innovative games blending Japanese and Western influences, with a strong commitment to a healthy, crunch-free work culture.

• Hover

  A futuristic open-world parkour game released on PC in 2017 and consoles in 2018.

• Edge of Eternity

  A French Touch J-RPG released on PC in 2021 and consoles in 2022.

• Edge of series (upcoming)

  A new episode in the "Edge of" series, available in 2026 on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.

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