LEGO Digital Play acquired ForthStar Games as part of its efforts to expand its mobile business. The Manchester studio will remain in operation after the acquisition, and the co-founders will continue to be involved in management.
LEGO Digital Play acquired mobile game studio ForthStar Games for an undisclosed amount. ForthStar's base in Manchester is expected to remain in operation after completion of the acquisition.
Co-founders Paul Gooch and Alex Rigby established ForthStar in 2024. They had previously co-founded mobile studios including BattleMail, Rockpool Games and Playdemic. Electronic Arts acquired Playdemic in 2021. ForthStar operated privately until 2023 and received funding from Griffin Game Partners.
LEGO Digital Play President Aaron Leob emphasized the growth potential of the mobile market and its reach among users worldwide, saying that ForthStar was well placed to help achieve those objectives. LEGO Digital Play was established in 2025 as a separate company from the LEGO Group.
In September 2026, LEGO Digital Play acquired UK mobile studio Offroad Games, which was established by staff from Space Ape Games.