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Everplay says H1 trading in line, reiterates full-year guidance

The video games group's first-half trading matched Board expectations and reiterated full-year guidance in line with market consensus, with growth weighted to the second half.

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Everplay Group, the independent developer and publisher of premium video games, simulation titles and children's edutainment apps, said trading in the six months to 30 June was in line with the Board's expectations.

Performance was supported by new releases, resilience in the back catalogue's key franchises, and a strong showing in the summer sales period.

The company reiterated that full-year results are expected to be in line with market expectations, with consensus compiled by the company pointing to revenue of £175.3 million and adjusted EBITDA of £50.7 million for the 2026 financial year.

Everplay flagged that delivery of results will be weighted to the second half, partly reflecting the shift of Hell Let Loose: Vietnam's launch from June to 13 August, following a successful cross-platform playtest and what the company called "highly encouraging" wishlist and pre-order numbers.

Other major second-half releases include first-party title Bus Simulator 27 and third-party games Wardogs, in Early Access, and Silver Pines.

Everplay expects to announce its interim results in September.

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