Douze Dixièmes closure reported by Le Figaro amid wider concerns in the French games industry
French independent developer Douze Dixièmes has reportedly closed its operations, Le Figaro reported.
The Paris-based studio is best known for the puzzle-platform title Shady Part of Me and more recently released MIO: Memories in Orbit on Nintendo Switch, working with publisher Focus Entertainment on its projects.
Background and platform history
Douze Dixièmes built a small but notable catalog that included Shady Part of Me, a title that reached Nintendo Switch via the Nintendo eShop, and MIO: Memories in Orbit, which was distributed on Nintendo Switch as well.
The studio collaborated with Focus Entertainment for publishing support on some of its releases, placing its output within the wider mid-tier indie ecosystem that often relies on publisher partnerships for global distribution and marketing.
Rewritten statement for clarity
Reports indicate that Douze Dixièmes is shutting down; the team’s most recent release was MIO: Memories in Orbit on Nintendo Switch, and the studio previously released Shady Part of Me on the platform as well.
Le Figaro coverage and industry context
Le Figaro’s article framed the studio’s closure as part of broader challenges facing game developers in France, noting industry-wide stressors such as project cancellations, layoffs, and funding pressures.
The report placed Douze Dixièmes’ situation within that national context, highlighting how smaller studios can be vulnerable during cycles of economic contraction in the games market.
What this means for players and the Switch catalog
Existing Douze Dixièmes titles remain available on Nintendo Switch via the eShop where applicable, and players who purchased the studio’s games should continue to have access according to standard digital storefront policies.
As with any studio closure, future updates, patches, or platform-specific support depend on publisher arrangements and the availability of remaining personnel or third-party maintenance agreements.
Looking ahead
The report on Douze Dixièmes is a reminder of the volatility affecting independent developers, particularly those operating within the competitive console and digital storefront landscape.
For coverage updates, developers’ statements, or publisher responses, readers should monitor official channels, publisher releases from Focus Entertainment, and follow reporting from outlets such as Le Figaro and industry trade press.
French independent developer Douze Dixièmes has reportedly closed its operations, Le Figaro reported.
The Paris-based studio is best known for the puzzle-platform title Shady Part of Me and more recently released MIO: Memories in Orbit on Nintendo Switch, working with publisher Focus Entertainment on its projects.
Background and platform history
Douze Dixièmes built a small but notable catalog that included Shady Part of Me, a title that reached Nintendo Switch via the Nintendo eShop, and MIO: Memories in Orbit, which was distributed on Nintendo Switch as well.
The studio collaborated with Focus Entertainment for publishing support on some of its releases, placing its output within the wider mid-tier indie ecosystem that often relies on publisher partnerships for global distribution and marketing.
Rewritten statement for clarity
Reports indicate that Douze Dixièmes is shutting down; the team’s most recent release was MIO: Memories in Orbit on Nintendo Switch, and the studio previously released Shady Part of Me on the platform as well.
Le Figaro coverage and industry context
Le Figaro’s article framed the studio’s closure as part of broader challenges facing game developers in France, noting industry-wide stressors such as project cancellations, layoffs, and funding pressures.
The report placed Douze Dixièmes’ situation within that national context, highlighting how smaller studios can be vulnerable during cycles of economic contraction in the games market.
What this means for players and the Switch catalog
Existing Douze Dixièmes titles remain available on Nintendo Switch via the eShop where applicable, and players who purchased the studio’s games should continue to have access according to standard digital storefront policies.
As with any studio closure, future updates, patches, or platform-specific support depend on publisher arrangements and the availability of remaining personnel or third-party maintenance agreements.
Looking ahead
The report on Douze Dixièmes is a reminder of the volatility affecting independent developers, particularly those operating within the competitive console and digital storefront landscape.
For coverage updates, developers’ statements, or publisher responses, readers should monitor official channels, publisher releases from Focus Entertainment, and follow reporting from outlets such as Le Figaro and industry trade press.
