Minion Rush, Gameloft's hit endless runner, is closing its doors after 13 years of service
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It'll be a sad day for Minion fans, as one of the longest-running examples of the genre is finally set to shut down. Gameloft's Minion Rush, first released all the way back in 2013, will be closing its doors on January 29th, 2027. With listings on Google Play and the App Store set to close on October 30th, this might be your last chance to jump in and have a go. Minion Rush was, unsurprisingly, an endless runner focused around the adorable(?) yellow mascots of Illumination's Despicable Me series of children's films. A huge success for Gameloft, it's been in service for more than 13 years, but is finally set to sunset. A special farewell event will take place from October 1st to October 28th, offering exclusive in-game rewards for the hit game's last hurrah. ... [MORE]
It'll be a sad day for Minion fans, as one of the longest-running examples of the genre is finally set to shut down. Gameloft's Minion Rush, first released all the way back in 2013, will be closing its doors on January 29th, 2027. With listings on Google Play and the App Store set to close on October 30th, this might be your last chance to jump in and have a go. Minion Rush was, unsurprisingly, an endless runner focused around the adorable(?) yellow mascots of Illumination's Despicable Me series of children's films. A huge success for Gameloft, it's been in service for more than 13 years, but is finally set to sunset. A special farewell event will take place from October 1st to October 28th, offering exclusive in-game rewards for the hit game's last hurrah. ... [MORE]
