YGG Shuts Down Publishing Business Amid Declining Revenue

Yield Guild Games (YGG) has announced that its publishing business, YGG Play, will be shut down. The decision comes after a period of declining revenue for the company's games, including the popular LOL Land. LOL Land, which was launched in May 2025 and generated $8.59 million in lifetime revenue, ceased operations on July 31.

The shutdown affects 35 employees who will receive eight extra weeks of pay as well as assistance in finding new positions. YGG Play's revenue peaked in October 2025 but declined steadily over the following months. In a statement, co-founder Gabby Dizon attributed the decision to market conditions, citing the effects of the crypto downturn and changes in retail market psychology.

The company is redirecting staff and capital towards selling anonymized gaming datasets to AI labs training world models. YGG has a reported treasury of $20.6 million as of Q1 2026 and believes this restructuring will extend its runway to approximately four years.