Finnish Mobile Gaming: Supercell, Rovio and New Hits — 2026-09-20
Supercell’s acquisition of Metacore is expected to close at the end of September 2026, marking a significant consolidation in the Finnish mobile sector. Meanwhile, Colossal Order has confirmed the development of a new PC simulation game, signaling continued activity beyond traditional mobile hits. The industry is bracing for the upcoming Pocket Gamer Connects Nordics conference in late October.
Finnish Mobile Gaming: Supercell, Rovio and New Hits — 2026-09-20
Top developments
Supercell's Metacore Acquisition Nearing Completion
Supercell’s acquisition of Metacore, the developer behind Merge Mansion, is expected to close at the end of September 2026. The terms of the transaction remain undisclosed, but Supercell is already integrating Merge Mansion into its live games portfolio. This move strengthens Supercell’s position in the merge-game genre and reflects its strategy of acquiring successful external studios rather than relying solely on internal incubation
Colossal Order Confirms New PC Simulation Game
Colossal Order, known for the Cities: Skylines series, has confirmed it is developing a new PC simulation game. The studio has secured funding for the project and is currently considering both self-publishing and forming a new publishing partnership. This development highlights the continued strength of Finnish studios outside the dominant mobile-first model, diversifying the local industry’s output
Industry News Roundup: Acquisitions and Acquisitions
Neogames Finland’s weekly news update for week 38 of 2026 also highlighted that Pocket Worlds has acquired Hotel Hideaway, a game originally developed by Sulake. These transactions indicate a robust M&A environment within the Finnish gaming ecosystem, with established players consolidating assets and newer entities acquiring proven IP
Local view
Mediahetki Highlights Finland's Global Gaming Impact
Finnish media outlet Mediahetki recently emphasized that despite Finland being a small country, its game studios are better known abroad than at home. The article notes that global hits like Clash of Clans, Angry Birds, and Alan Wake all originated from studios within a 20-kilometer radius of Helsinki. This perspective underscores the disconnect between domestic awareness and international success, urging greater local recognition of these achievements
Context & numbers
Industry Structure and Employment
According to Neogames data, the Finnish game industry employs approximately 4,300 people across 270 active studios. The total turnover for the industry was reported at €2.85 billion in recent reports, maintaining a strong position in the European market despite global fluctuations
On the radar
Pocket Gamer Connects Nordics 2026
The industry’s major gathering, Pocket Gamer Connects (PGC) Nordics, is scheduled for October 20–21, 2026, in Helsinki. The event will feature over 150 speakers and 22 conference tracks, including dedicated sessions on AI, transmedia, and investment. This event serves as a critical hub for networking and business matchmaking for Finnish and Nordic developers
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