Pudgy Penguins NFT Game 'Pudgy Party' Shuts Down Less Than a Year After Launch
Summary
Pudgy Party, the Pudgy Penguins-themed mobile battle royale party game, was shut down after less than a year and removed from iOS and Android. Pudgy Penguins said it is shifting focus to Pudgy World, which it sees as the company’s flagship gaming product and a better fit because it is fully owned and growing quickly. Pudgy Party launched globally last August, was co-developed with Mythical Games, and mixed Fall Guys-style gameplay with optional NFT minting and trading. Despite claims of millions of downloads, CEO Luca Netz said the project had cost the company millions to support. The shutdown follows a broader wave of crypto game closures in 2025–26, driven by weak player demand and funding challenges.
