Rovio closes Copenhagen studio following shut down of Sonic Blitz

Rovio has closed its Copenhagen studio following the discontinuation of the mobile game Sonic Blitz. The studio was home to around 20 employees who were working on the game. The closure has been a tough decision for Rovio, given the ongoing challenges in the gaming industry and the difficulty in validating the game's performance in the mobile market.

Rovio CEO Alexandre Pelletier-Normand stated that they need to concentrate their efforts on the games they are making and where they are making them. Sonic Blitz was soft-launched in the Philippines and Brazil in 2025 but was ultimately shut down. The decision to close the Copenhagen studio is part of a broader change at the Copenhagen studio.

Rovio assured that this decision does not reflect on the passion, creativity, or effort put into the game, nor the support received from the community. Sega, which acquired Rovio for $776 million in 2023, reported a $200 million impairment on the acquisition cost due to profitability falling below initial forecasts. Sega also faced challenges integrating Rovio's Beacon technology with its own mobile titles, leading to lower-than-expected results from Rovio's new mobile games.