- Supercell halts active development of Squad Busters and plans to shut it down after mid-2026.
- The final content update will arrive in December 2025 with part of the roadmap.
- In-app purchases disabled as of October 30; value transfers for purchases from 2025 to other Supercell games.
- The game becomes Supercell's first global title to be shut down after a worldwide launch.
Supercell has confirmed that it is ceasing active development of Squad Busters. and that the title is heading towards its definitive closureThe studio has set a final content update for December 2025, and although It will remain playable for a while., It plans to shut down its servers in 2026. not before the middle of the year.
Released in May 2024, Squad Busters was the Supercell's first global launch from Brawl StarsThe company acknowledges that the game It has not reached the long-term quality standard it demands of itselfand that, despite several profound changes, He failed to solve his fundamental problems..
What has Supercell announced?
The Finnish company indicates that, after months of evaluation, has opted to end active support. In A final patch will arrive in December 2025, integrating some of the content promised in the roadmap, and the game It will still be available to download and play. for an additional period before it is turned off.
Supercell explains that with Squad Busters it decided to move faster, take risks and learn from the global audience, but the project It did not meet expectations internal nor of the playersThe introduction of Heroes was the studio's most ambitious change to a live game, although the creative shift It was not enough to solve the core of the design.
El The team that worked on the project will be redistributed among new developments and live games like Clash of Clans or Brawl StarsThe company emphasizes that its goal remains to create titles that people will want to play for years.
Calendar, purchases and compensation
Integrated purchases were left deactivated on October 30 at 11:00 UTC (12:00 CET in Spain). From that moment on, it is no longer possible to purchase paid content within the game.
Those who purchased in 2025 will be able to request the transfer of the value (including the gem pass) to other Supercell titles: Clash Royale, Brawl Stars, Clash of Clans, There Day o Boom BeachThe process, according to the study, is enabled from the November 10th until the end of 2025, with detailed instructions on their official channels.
Furthermore, Supercell will offer free bundles through the Supercell Store. for most of their other games based on accumulated playtime in Squad Busters; in this Mo.co initiative is excludedIt's a gesture of gratitude to the most active community.
For players from Spain and the rest of Europe, these measures will be managed centrally through the Supercell Store and the company's customer service systems, with no specific changes by region beyond the hours.
Game performance and context
After a solid debut, Squad Busters' monthly revenue was losing tractionAccording to Appmagic estimates, the The title fell behind Boom Beach in March 2025 and Mo.co in JulyThe consultancy also places the September IAP figures at modest levels by the study's standards.
Although the game attracted a broad user base and generated significant income during their first few months, Supercell believes it did not reach the lasting potential it seeks: experiences that millions of people remember and cherish over time.
The decision marks a milestone: This will be the first time Supercell has shut down a game after a worldwide launchTypically, when a project doesn't fit, the company stops it in earlier stages or limited testing.
The December 2025 patch will incorporate some of the planned content, and afterwards, the title will remain downloadable "for a while." shutdown is planned after mid-2026, and the staff is already redirecting efforts towards new projects and maintaining its active franchises.
However, the final roadmap, the phased closing of acquisitions, and the compensation measures leave a clear picture for players in Spain and Europe: One last update, additional playtime and options to preserve the value invested in the Supercell ecosystem.
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