Nacon’s origins trace back to Bigben Interactive, a French company founded in 1981. For decades, Bigben focused on consumer electronics, gaming accessories, and video game publishing.

In 2019, Bigben reorganized its gaming operations into a dedicated company named Nacon, bringing together:

• Video game publishing
• Internal development studios
• Gaming accessory design and manufacturing

The goal was to create an integrated gaming business capable of handling every stage of game creation—from development to publishing—as well as producing premium gaming hardware. The company officially began operating under the Nacon brand in 2020. 2

Video Game Publishing

Nacon publishes games across:

• PlayStation
• Xbox
• Nintendo Switch
• PC

Its publishing strategy primarily focuses on AA games, occupying the space between independent titles and blockbuster AAA productions.

Popular published games include:

• RoboCop: Rogue City
• GreedFall
• Steelrising
• Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown
• WRC series
• Hunting Simulator
• Session: Skate Sim
• The Sinking City (original publishing partnership)
• Blood Bowl series
• Styx series

Nacon also partners with independent developers worldwide. 3

Development Studios

Over the years, Nacon has acquired numerous development studios, including:

• Kylotonn
• Cyanide Studio
• Spiders
• Daedalic Entertainment
• Big Ant Studios
• Eko Software
• Midgar Studio
• RaceWard Studio
• Ishtar Games
• Crea-ture Studios

These studios develop racing, RPG, strategy, sports, simulation, and action games. 4

Gaming Accessories

Gaming peripherals are one of Nacon’s largest businesses.

Its product lineup includes:

• Professional controllers
• Wireless controllers
• Gaming headsets
• Mechanical keyboards
• Gaming mice
• Racing wheels
• Arcade sticks
• Charging stations
• Console accessories

Many accessories are officially licensed for:

• PlayStation
• Xbox
• Nintendo Switch

The company is particularly recognized for its Revolution controller series aimed at competitive players. 5

Controllers

Popular controller families include:

• Revolution Pro
• Revolution X
• Revolution 5 Pro
• Compact Controllers
• Asymmetric Wireless Controllers

These controllers often feature:

• Hall Effect thumbsticks (on select models)
• Programmable buttons
• Adjustable trigger travel
• Interchangeable weights
• Custom software

Audio

Nacon also owns the RIG gaming headset brand.

Its headset lineup includes:

• RIG 300
• RIG 500
• RIG 600
• RIG 700
• RIG 800
• RIG 900

These are available for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox platforms. 6

Some of Nacon’s best-known published titles include:

Nacon describes itself as a “360° Gaming Company.”

Its model combines:

• Internal development
• External publishing
• Hardware manufacturing
• Digital distribution
• Physical retail

This integrated approach allows it to oversee the full lifecycle of games and gaming products. 7

Nacon products are sold in more than 100 countries through subsidiaries, distributors, retailers, and digital storefronts. The company also maintains online stores and customer support services in multiple regions. Recent company reports state it has more than 1,000 employees across its international operations. 8

Nacon is widely recognized for:

• Professional gaming controllers
• Mid-budget (AA) game publishing
• Racing game expertise
• Licensed PlayStation and Xbox accessories
• Long-standing experience in gaming peripherals

While Nacon has released several successful products, some game launches have received mixed reviews, particularly regarding technical performance. In early 2026, the company also entered judicial reorganization proceedings in France after financial difficulties linked to its majority shareholder, Bigben Interactive. Nacon stated that the process was intended to restructure its finances while continuing operations and protecting jobs. 9

• Company: Nacon SA
• Founded: 2019 (as the dedicated gaming entity of Bigben Group)
• Origins: Bigben Interactive (1981)
• Headquarters: Lesquin, Hauts-de-France, France
• Industry: Video games and gaming peripherals
• Parent company: Bigben Group
• Products: Video games, controllers, headsets, keyboards, mice, racing accessories
• Markets served: Worldwide 10

Nacon has established itself as one of Europe’s notable gaming companies by combining AA game publishing, in-house game development, and premium gaming accessories. Its portfolio spans both software and hardware, with a particular reputation for competitive controllers and racing games. Despite financial challenges in 2026, the company continues to position itself as an integrated gaming business serving players across PC and console platforms. 11

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