Revenue and profit have slipped at everplay, the Wakefield-based independent games developer behind Worms.
According to its unaudited results today for the six months ended 30 June 2026, group revenue declined by 8% to £66.9m (H1 2025: £72.4m), reflecting the phasing of major FY 2026 releases into H2.
Back catalogue revenues, however, remained robust, rising modestly to £64.3m from £63.5m in the same period of the year prior, with contributions from more than 150 titles.
Pre-tax profits, meanwhile, dipped to £1.6m from £14.3m.
Looking ahead, everplay hailed a strong start to H2 2026 trading, supported by record sales generated from Hell Let Loose: Vietnam and Wardogs, alongside continued resilience from the group’s back catalogue.
Further new title releases are expected in H2 2026, providing additional opportunities to drive growth through the remainder of the year.
The board now expects FY 2026 revenue and adjusted EBITDA to be materially ahead of current market expectations, with adjusted EBITDA margin expected to be broadly in line with FY 2025.
Mikkel Weider, group CEO of everplay, said: “It is a pleasure for me to present everplay’s half year results. Our back catalogue posted another resilient performance in a half in which there were no major new releases, underpinning the solid foundations upon which everplay is built.
“At the same time, the teams have been laser focused on preparing for our key releases in the second half. We have entered the period with real momentum, and feel confident in materially exceeding market expectations for the full year.
“I am pleased to share that our major new releases, including Hell Let Loose: Vietnam and Wardogs, are performing well ahead of our expectations, breaking many sales and player number records. I am also delighted to say that we have exercised our option to increase our shareholding in Super Media Group, owners of Bulkhead – the team behind Wardogs. We have long admired this team, and we are thrilled to further strengthen our relationship and support them on their journey.
“I’d really like to thank everyone at everplay and our partners for their hard work and dedication so far this year, and welcome everyone who has joined the Group, including Jon Rissik as Chief Growth Officer. With a strong balance sheet, resilient catalogue, growing portfolio of first-party IP and innovative third-party games, we are well positioned to deliver accelerated growth.”
