![]() This is, therefore clear proof that no technical impossibility prevents the game from being put back on Steam. Frogwares then attempted, without the knowledge of Nacon and in violation of our rights, to make the game available on Steam without mentioning Nacon in its capacity as the publisher. "In line with the courts' decision, Nacon has repeatedly and unsuccessfully requested that Frogwares make the game available on Steam, failing which it would apply a clause in the contract wherein such a case, the game would be adapted by a third party. The Paris Court of Appeal deemed this action 'manifestly unlawful' ordering the continuation of the contract and encouraging Frogwares to refrain 'from any action which would impede such continuation'. "In the past, Frogwares has improperly relied on accusations regarding a lack of payment to refuse delivery of the game on Steam, at which point they tried to unsuccessfully terminate the contract. "Today, unless Frogwares is acting in bad faith, it has no reason not to make the game available to Nacon on Steam. ![]() Contrary to Frogwares' allegations, Nacon has paid all amounts due. "Nacon has contributed to the financing of development and the payment of royalties to Frogwares to the tune of 8.9 million euros to date (including the full payment for a version of the game for Steam), making the global investment far above 10 million euros when integrating the marketing costs. "Nacon is contractually the sole exclusive distributor of The Sinking City game on Steam. "Frogwares published an article on March 1st, 2021, accusing Nacon of having 'pirated' the game The Sinking City Nacon hereby wishes to set the record straight regarding these unjustified accusations. ![]() UPDATE 8:36pm: Following Frogwares' decision to force the removal of The Sinking City from Steam via DMCA takedown, publisher Nacon has issued a lengthy response:
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