Founded in 2012, Space Ape Games are well over 100 people, with dedicated small teams to create the best mobile games in the world.
In 2017, mobile gaming giant Supercell acquired %62 of Space Ape Games, a total equity value of $90M. The studio was a great fit for Supercell because of the small, collaborative teamwork style that both companies apply.
Supercell has offices all around the world in Helsinki, Shanghai, San Francisco, and Seoul. The London-based studio will be Supercell’s first office in the UK.
“We believe the best teams create the best games, so we are really excited to find our place within London’s incredibly talented games ecosystem by joining forces with Space Ape.
“This move will bring in amazing new colleagues and make our games teams even stronger. With the best talent globally, we move faster on our mission of creating great games that as many people as possible play for years and that are remembered forever.”
Ilkka Paananen, CEO of Supercell
“We’ve loved working closely with Supercell for many years, and this move is the next stage in that partnership. I am so proud of Space Ape’s contribution to the gaming industry over the last twelve years. I am looking forward to this next step in our evolution as part of the Supercell team.”
Space Ape Games CEO, John Earner
Games of Space Ape Games
Space Ape Games has many different kinds of games in its portfolio. One of their latest and top releases is the new innovative rhythm game Beatstar.
The team also worked closely with the Transformers IP and created a game that’s crossed over $100M, Transformers: Earth Wars.
Including other titles like Country Star and Chrome Valley Customs, over 180 million people around the world have played the company’s games, and the company has generated more than $500 million.
