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Competitive Sudoku & SpaceDrill – Service Discontinuation
Development and online operation of both games are being permanently discontinued. Both games have been removed from Google Play and the Apple App Store, and new in-app purchases have been stopped.
Online service closure
Affected applications
Actions already taken
- Both games have been removed from Google Play and the Apple App Store.
- New sales of one-time in-app purchase products have been stopped for both games.
- The developer has completed the full refund approvals for eligible Google Play Lifetime Pro purchases. Refund payments are now pending with Google.
What ends on the closure date
On November 8, 2026, online services will permanently close. Online accounts, competitive features, matchmaking, server-linked progress and other backend functions will become unavailable. Local features that can run on a device may behave differently; this does not mean every installed copy will stop working entirely.
Lifetime Pro & Google Play refunds
The developer has completed the full refund approvals for eligible Google Play Lifetime Pro purchases. Refund payments are now pending with Google. Existing Lifetime Pro access was not revoked when refunds were initiated, so users can retain their existing access until the closure date.
Apple App Store refund requests
Apple App Store customers can request a refund through Apple. The developer has not directly refunded these purchases. Approval is subject to Apple’s review; a refund is not automatic or guaranteed.
Request a refund through Apple →User data & infrastructure after closure
User data has not yet been deleted. After online closure, user data, databases and backups under the developer’s control will be disposed of in a controlled manner, taking applicable legal retention obligations into account.
Firebase, Google Cloud and backend infrastructure for the games will then be shut down in a controlled manner. This website and shutdown announcement will remain available during the transition period. The website will also be discontinued after the shutdown process is completed.
Thank you for playing
Thank you for the time, encouragement and feedback you shared with Competitive Sudoku and SpaceDrill. Your support has meant a great deal. If you have questions about this announcement, please use the existing contact page.