Pudgy Party

Pudgy Party was a free-to-play mobile party game from the Pudgy Penguins universe, co-developed by Igloo Inc and Mythical Games. It launched globally on iOS and Android on August 29, 2025, and was shut down on June 12, 2026, when its makers consolidated development onto the browser game Pudgy World.

What is Pudgy Party

A short-session multiplayer party game built around Pudgy Penguins' squishy 3D penguin characters, frequently compared to Fall Guys and Stumble Guys. It debuted at No. 1 on the App Store and surpassed one million downloads before closing.

Gameplay

Players raced through obstacle courses and survival challenges across six game modes and 35 maps, playable solo or with friends, using simple sprint, shove, and emote controls.

Economy & Assets

The game layered optional blockchain-backed ownership onto casual play: cosmetic outfits, emotes, and costumes could be minted as NFTs and traded. It sat within the broader Pudgy Penguins economy connected to the PENGU token, though the studio did not publish a detailed timeline for winding down in-app NFT systems at closure.

Team & Backing

Pudgy Party was a co-development between Igloo Inc — the company behind Pudgy Penguins and the Abstract chain — and Mythical Games, maker of NFL Rivals and FIFA Rivals. Igloo cited the cost and split focus of running two gaming products as its reason for retiring Pudgy Party in favor of the wholly-owned Pudgy World.

Coverage

• 2026-06-12 — Pudgy Party shuts down as Igloo Inc consolidates on Pudgy World

Recent developments

• 2026-09-23 — Pudgy Penguins Signals Korean Retail Push After LINE FRIENDS Tease — Pudgy Penguins quote-tweeted its own LINE FRIENDS tease on Sept 23, 2026, writing "Time to takeover Korean retail stores" alongside images of plush keyrings and mini figu… (@pudgypenguins)
• 2026-09-26 — Pudgy Penguins Popup Returns to Seoul for KBW Pengu Playground — Pudgy Penguins is bringing its Pudgy Popup back to Seoul for Pengu Playground during Korea Blockchain Week on September 28, with plushies and collectibles on offer. (@pudgypenguins)
• 2026-09-28 — Pudgy Penguins Teases Halloween-Themed Drop Slated for Sept. 29 — Pudgy Penguins shared a Halloween teaser image of an inflatable penguin handing out candy, saying a new drop arrives Sept. 29 with no details on format or product. (@pudgypenguins)
• 2026-09-28 — DYLI Pudgy Penguins Mystery Box Pulls Land in Collector Vaults — DYLI says physical pulls from its Pudgy Penguins Mystery Box drop have arrived in collectors' vaults, with holders able to make offers, buy, sell, or ship their items. (@dyli_io)
• 2026-09-28 — Pudgy Penguins Amplifies Korea Huddle as Pengu Playground Opens KBW — Pudgy Penguins quote-tweeted PenguAsia's announcement that Pengu Playground kicks off Korea Blockchain Week, signaling its Seoul activation is live on Sept. 28. (@pudgypenguins)
• 2026-09-30 — Pudgy Penguins Sets Shanghai LINE FRIENDS Launch Event for October 1 — Pudgy Penguins' Chinese account announced a Huddle event on October 1 at the LINE FRIENDS flagship store in Xujiahui, Shanghai, marking the collab's public debut. (@pudgypenguins)
• 2026-10-05 — Pudgy Penguins Drinks Go Live at Kung Fu Tea Nationwide — Pudgy Penguins' branded beverages and exclusive products are now available at Kung Fu Tea locations nationwide, following the partnership announced in September. (@pudgypenguins)
• 2026-10-07 — 200 Pudgy Penguins and Lil Pudgys NFTs Licensed for Vibes TCG Set 4 — Vibes TCG announced the 200 Pudgy Penguins and Lil Pudgys NFTs licensed for its Set 4 card release, and the Pudgy Penguins account congratulated the selected holders. (@pudgypenguins)
• 2026-10-08 — Pudgy Penguins Makes NY Comic Con Debut at Walmart Booth — Pudgy Penguins brings mascot Pengu to New York Comic Con for the first time, appearing inside Walmart's official booth at the 2026 event. (@pudgypenguins)
• 2026-10-09 — Pudgy Penguins Opens RSVP for Afternoon Networking Event — pudgypenguins opened RSVPs on Oct. 9, 2026 for an afternoon networking gathering featuring a live jazz band, with no date, time or venue disclosed. (@pudgypenguins)