Latest Playside Studios (ASX:PLY) News

Rare earths, lithium and antimony stocks drove the week, while a handful of capital raisings and profit warnings hit hard. The biggest gains came from drilling wins and deal news. The sharpest falls came where investors faced dilution, weaker earnings or takeover friction.

Small-cap tech shares swung hard this week as investors chased fresh funding, new contracts and launch news. The biggest winners kept rising after early jumps, while DroneShield fell despite record cash receipts as leadership changes unsettled traders.

PlaySide Studios Limited (ASX: PLY) has announced that its upcoming game MOUSE: P.I. For Hire has exceeded 1.5 million wishlists, surpassing previous guidance, ahead of its global digital launch on 16 April 2026. The company expects FY26 revenue to exceed FY25 with reduced operating costs.

Small caps stole the week, led by a big funding deal in gold and two revenue breakouts. Meanwhile, some well-known names slid after profit updates failed to calm nerves on costs and outlooks.

One microcap exploded higher on a tiny capital raise, while several software names were sold hard despite reporting growth. The week split cleanly between “cash in the bank” stories and “still burning cash” worries.

PlaySide Studios reported a sharp 28% revenue decline for H1 FY26 but posted a remarkable 249% jump in profit, buoyed by cost cuts and a $7.8 million tax rebate. The company also secured a $6 million loan and inked a new global publishing deal.

FortifAI’s funding and big claims around faster AI data processing drove the week’s loudest move, while two small caps jumped on price queries. Elsewhere, results season rewarded clear recurring revenue growth, but punished gaps where early buying didn’t stick.

PlaySide Studios has secured a global publishing agreement with Swedish developer MVRX Games for the upcoming co-op platformer 'Dew', aiming for a 2028 PC and console release. This deal marks a strategic expansion of PlaySide’s publishing portfolio, backed by a multi-million AUD investment.

PlaySide Studios is gearing up for a pivotal 2026 with its highly anticipated game launch and strategic expansion into the MENAT region, underpinned by strong cost savings and leadership hires.

PlaySide Studios reported a tough FY25 with a 25% revenue drop and a $7.4 million EBITDA loss, prompting a swift restructure. The company is optimistic about FY26, driven by strong original IP titles and expanding external projects.

PlaySide Studios has extended its development contract with Meta Platforms for Horizon Worlds by 12 months, reinforcing its revenue outlook through 2026.

PlaySide Studios has completed a $1.825 million Share Purchase Plan, adding to a recent $6.47 million private placement, to strengthen its balance sheet and support marketing efforts for upcoming game releases.