Finnish mobile game developer Supercell reported a 4% decline in revenue for 2025, reaching €2.65 billion, despite a 6% rise in pre-tax earnings to €932 million. The company expanded its workforce by 30% to 890 employees and saw growth in its live games' user base to 290 million monthly players. CEO Ilkka Paananen emphasized increased investments amid strong performance from titles like Clash Royale.
Supercell's financial results for 2025, disclosed in early 2026, show a revenue decrease of 4% to €2.65 billion compared to the previous year. This dip occurred even as pre-tax earnings increased by 6% to €932 million. The company contributed €220 million in corporate taxes in Finland and grew its global workforce by 30%, concluding the year with 890 employees.
The developer reported expansion in its portfolio of live games, with an estimated 290 million monthly active users. Clash Royale stood out, achieving record engagement levels and new highs in daily player counts. According to CEO Ilkka Paananen in a blog update, the game saw a nearly 500% increase in new players over the year.
Supercell doubled its investments in game development during 2025 and plans to double them again. "In a time when many firms are retracting, we've chosen to advance," Paananen remarked. "Our robust live game results, particularly the remarkable year for Clash Royale, have positioned us well to make long-term commitments. We feel fortunate and aim to capitalize on this advantage."
The company also discontinued Squad Busters less than a year and a half after its launch. Paananen explained that internal pressure to take risks arose from not launching new games in six years, despite a history of successful releases. Game lead Eino Joas noted that the past five launches had a 100% success rate, fostering a conservative approach to risks. Reflecting on the decision, Paananen stated the team now believes an additional extended beta could have highlighted mismatches between the game and player expectations earlier, calling it a simple yet complex insight.
