Lego Digital Play acquires ForthStar Games to boost mobile presence
Lego Digital Play has officially acquired mobile studio ForthStar Games in a move aimed at strengthening the brand's presence in the mobile gaming market. The acquisition brings together the Lego brand and a team of experienced developers known for their previous success in the mobile sector.
ForthStar Games, founded in 2024 by Paul Gouge and Alex Rigby, will continue to operate out of Manchester following the deal. The studio's leadership includes veterans from Playdemic, a studio previously sold to Electronic Arts for $1.4 billion in 2021. While the acquisition sum remains undisclosed, ForthStar had previously secured $10 million in funding from Griffin Game Partners during its growth phase.
The restructuring of leadership will see Paul Gouge transition to the role of head of games at Lego Digital Play, while Alex Rigby will continue to lead ForthStar. This strategic alignment is intended to leverage the expertise of the 30-person team, which originally launched with 14 alumni from Playdemic.
Expanding the digital reach of Lego
Lego Digital Play president Aaron Leob emphasized the importance of the mobile market for the company's global strategy. According to Leob, mobile gaming offers a democratic platform to reach players of all ages across every country, making it a primary focus for the newly established entity.
The acquisition follows Lego Digital Play's previous expansion in September 2026, when it acquired the UK-based mobile studio Offroad Games. Founded by former Space Ape Games employees, Offroad Games was another key step in the company's mission to create authentic digital Lego experiences under its own ownership.
For Gouge, the move represents an opportunity to apply the expertise built through previous studios to the Lego ecosystem. He stated that the partnership aims to bring the Lego brand to the level of prominence it deserves within the mobile gaming landscape.
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