Supercell Completes Full Acquisition of Merge Mansion Developer Metacore

Mobile gaming giant Supercell has officially finalized its acquisition of Metacore, taking 100% full ownership of the Finnish studio best known for its hit casual puzzle title, Merge Mansion. The completion of the deal brings Metacore’s core games development team directly into the Supercell fold, marking a significant new chapter for both companies after months of regulatory and corporate realignment.

While the exact financial terms of the transaction remain confidential and have not been publicly disclosed, the completion of the deal represents the culmination of a long-standing relationship between the two entities. Supercell was already Metacore’s largest shareholder before initiating the buyout, having heavily backed the studio during its rise in the competitive mobile gaming market.

With the transaction now officially closed, Metacore’s development team has formally started its journey as part of the Supercell organization. Moving forward, the team will receive direct support from their new Supercell peers as they continue working on their flagship title, Merge Mansion. The primary objective for the newly integrated team is to revitalize the casual hit and steer it back toward the top of the mobile gaming charts.

A Done Deal Months in the Making

The path to full ownership has been developing for the better part of a year. Supercell and Metacore initially announced their planned acquisition back in May, when Supercell’s strategic intentions to acquire the remainder of the Finnish studio and completely absorb its flagship franchise went public.

However, the transition has not been without its challenges. Alongside the initial purchase announcement earlier in the year, Metacore disclosed that it would be implementing a substantial restructuring effort. This internal reorganization involved cutting up to 160 roles at its operations in Finland as the studio adapted to shifting market conditions and realigned its operational focus to better match Supercell’s corporate structure.

Months later, as integration plans progressed, Supercell revealed that the final acquisition deal had officially been signed. At the time, industry expectations pointed toward a finalized closing date at the end of September. However, due to the complex nature of corporate integrations, administrative finalizations, and regulatory clearances, the process extended slightly further, leading to the official completion announcement.

Leadership and Teams Confirm the Transition

Both companies took to professional and social channels to confirm that the transaction had successfully crossed the finish line, celebrating the formal integration of the development personnel.

"We can finally share that the Supercell acquisition of Metacore and Merge Mansion has been closed. Merge Mansion will transition to be part of Supercell’s game portfolio, and Metacore is now 100% owned by Supercell," Metacore shared in an official corporate update published on LinkedIn.

Reflecting on the future of their core product and the team’s new corporate identity, the statement continued: "As of today our talented game team has officially started their journey as Supercellians! Supported by their Supercell peers, the Merge Mansion team will continue to develop the game back to its chart-topping spot and keep entertaining the players. To follow their progress in the future, be sure to give Supercell a follow."

Supercell likewise welcomed its new personnel with open arms, posting a brief and welcoming message to the industry. "Today the Merge Mansion team has moved in. Welcome welcome, new colleagues," Supercell stated in its official social media update, signaling a collaborative and optimistic atmosphere as the Finnish studio physically and digitally integrates into its new parent company’s ecosystem.

The acquisition places Merge Mansion firmly alongside Supercell’s prestigious and globally recognized stable of live-service titles, offering the casual puzzle game the backing, infrastructure, and institutional knowledge of one of the most successful mobile game developers in the industry. As the newly minted Supercellians settle into their updated workspace and begin the next phase of development, all eyes in the mobile gaming sector will be watching to see how the team maneuvers to bring Merge Mansion back to its peak performance on the app store charts.