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Supercell’s First Flop? Squad Busters Still Busting

Supercell is currently facing a critical juncture as its recent performance, particularly regarding the mobile title Squad Busters, suggests a shift from its historical culture of innovation toward a more stagnant, corporate structure.

• Supercell is struggling to maintain its historical culture of agility as the underperformance of Squad Busters, two years post-launch, signals a shift toward a stagnant, corporate structure.
• The company has not produced a major successful game launch since 2018, putting significant pressure on its current portfolio and growth strategy.
• Internal pressures related to a potential IPO have created a reluctance to sunset underperforming titles, contradicting the studio's long-standing philosophy of killing unsuccessful projects.