Observed Signal · Oct 12, 2026 · Product Shutdown · Source: Mobilegamer.biz · Impact: 1/5 · Sentiment: Negative
Fingersoft Ends Lego Hill Climb Adventures Development
Finnish game studio Fingersoft has announced the end of development for its Lego-licensed racing game, Lego Hill Climb Adventures. The decision, shared via a LinkedIn post, cites the game's underperformance and inability to sustain long-term support. Despite the closure, no employees will be laid off; the team will transition to Fingersoft's prototyping unit to work on future projects. The free-to-play version will be pulled from the App Store and Google Play on December 15, with in-app purchases removed by October 23. The IAP-free version on Apple Arcade will remain playable. According to AppMagic, the game generated approximately $475k in revenue and 3.6 million downloads since its 2024 launch. Fingersoft continues to focus on the global launch of Hill Climb Racing 3.
This is a niche gaming story about a specific licensed mobile game shutdown. While it involves a major franchise (Lego), it does not directly impact the broader AdTech or digital advertising ecosystem, except for the removal of ad-supported inventory from a minor mobile game.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Fingersoft stops development of Lego Hill Climb Adventures.
- No employees will be laid off; team moves to prototyping unit.
- Free-to-play version pulled from App Store and Google Play on December 15.
- In-app purchases removed by October 23.
- Game generated around $475k revenue and 3.6 million downloads since 2024.
Connected Companies & Entities
3 Entities mapped“The IAP-free version, Lego Hill Climb Adventures+, will still be playable on Apple Arcade.”
“The game itself will be pulled from the App Store and Google Play on December 15.”
“AppMagic estimates it has generated around $475k in that time, and been downloaded 3.6m times.”
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