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YGG Play’s Shutdown Clock Runs Out — Waifu Sweeper Is Now Offline
YGG Play has officially shut down its publishing arm, with the game Waifu Sweeper going offline on July 31, six months after its public launch. This closure is part of Yield Guild Games' strategic shift to focus on selling gaming datasets for AI training, leading to 35 job cuts. While Waifu Sweeper and LOL Land will not be transferred, other titles like GIGACHADBAT and Ragnarok Breaker will continue under new studios.
YGG Play winds down: Waifu Sweeper players urged to cash out points for $YGG before July 31
YGG Play, the publishing arm of Yield Guild Games, is shutting down on July 6, resulting in 35 job cuts and the closure of its first-party games, including Waifu Sweeper. Players are urged to convert in-game points to $YGG tokens before July 31. Yield Guild Games plans to pivot its treasury towards selling gaming datasets to AI labs.
YGG Closes Gaming Platform and Shifts to AI Data Services
Yield Guild Games (YGG) is shutting down its YGG Play gaming platform on July 31, 2026, after generating over $9 million in revenue. The company is pivoting to focus on providing gaming datasets for AI applications, supported by a $20 million treasury. This strategic shift will result in the displacement of 35 employees but aims to align YGG with emerging technological trends.
Waifu Sweeper Launches Waifu Rush, Inaugural Weekly Leaderboard Contest
YGG Play launched Waifu Rush, a new competitive weekly leaderboard contest for the puzzle game Waifu Sweeper, on March 2, 2026. Developed by Raitomira, Waifu Sweeper combines Minesweeper tactics with anime gacha elements and utilizes the CHAD token for enhanced player engagement. The game, which launched on the Abstract Chain platform, aims to attract players with its blend of skill-based gameplay and competitive rewards.