Pudgy Penguins shuts down Pudgy Party NFT game after losing millions in less than ten months

· Molly White · June 16, 2026, 12:39 a.m.
Summary
Pudgy Penguins announced the shutdown of its Pudgy Party NFT game less than ten months post-launch, citing a rapid decline in player interest and significant financial losses. Despite initial excitement, the mobile battle royale game struggled to maintain an active user base, with only 200-300 players remaining shortly after launch. CEO Lucas Netz noted the challenges of integrating crypto while acknowledging the project's failure.
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