Supercell sets Dec 14 shutdown for Squad Busters — Week in Mobile Games
Key takeaways
- Squad Busters will shut down on December 14.
- Minecraft Blast playtests expanded to Canada and Australia.
- Fire Emblem Shadows earned 0.3% of Heroes’ debut year revenue.
- Google launched Playground, a text-prompt game builder.
PocketGamer.biz’s Week in Mobile Games podcast (episode 106) lays out a busy week: Supercell has scheduled Squad Busters to shut down on December 14, the studio’s first globally launched title to close, and hosts Mariam Ahmad and Aaron Aastle walk through the fallout and other industry headlines.
Aaron reported from King’s London office after getting hands-on time with Minecraft Blast as playtests widen into Canada and Australia. The show also digs into Fire Emblem Shadows’ revenue: its first year brought in just 0.3% of what Fire Emblem Heroes earned in its debut year, a striking numeric comparison the hosts discuss on air. Google’s new tool, Playground, arrived this week too, offering a text-prompt approach that lets anyone build games.
The episode raises a practical question about live-service closures: should games get offline versions when servers switch off? The hosts debate that one while covering shutdown logistics and what players can actually do before December 14. You can listen on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or via PocketGamer.biz’s podcast page for the full conversation.
Why it matters
If you still play Squad Busters, the shutdown date is the concrete calendar you need — December 14 — so back up progress or enjoy the final runs while servers are still live.
Original source
PocketGamer.biz
