Minion Rush will be removed from app stores and disable in-app purchases on October 30, 2026. Its online servers and Customer Care will close on January 29, 2027. Players who already have the game installed are expected to retain access to a reduced offline mode, but online accounts, cloud saves, events, leaderboards and social features will stop working.
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At A Glance
- The farewell event ends October 28, and app-store downloads plus purchases end October 30.
- Servers close January 29, 2027; an installed copy can continue in offline mode.
- Cloud data and online features will be unavailable, and progress cannot transfer to another game.
Minion Rush Shutdown Timeline
The special farewell event runs from October 1 through October 28, 2026 and offers exclusive rewards. On October 30, Minion Rush will disappear from app stores, in-app purchases will be disabled and no further content updates will be released. Existing installations remain playable online until the final shutdown.
On January 29, 2027, online servers and Customer Care close. That ends live events, leaderboards, cloud saving, social features, online account access and other connected functionality. Official social channels and website pages may also be archived or removed at that point.
Can You Play Minion Rush After Shutdown?
Yes, but only if Minion Rush is already installed locally. Gameloft plans to leave core basic gameplay available through an offline mode. The game will no longer be downloadable after October 30, so deleting it, changing devices or losing the installation could leave you without a supported way to recover it.
Gameloft currently has no plan to disable offline mode completely. However, it cannot guarantee indefinite compatibility with future operating-system updates or devices, and support ends with the servers. Treat offline play as a preserved, reduced version rather than a permanently supported product.
What Happens To Progress And Cloud Saves?
Progress supported by offline mode may remain on the device. Progress tied to online services will not remain available, and cloud-saved data plus online account information become inaccessible after January 29. Facebook, Google Play and Apple ID login connections will no longer be used.
There is no dedicated export feature for a profile or play history. Take screenshots or recordings of achievements and collections you want to remember. These will not restore the account, but they preserve a personal record before online data disappears.
Progress, purchases and items cannot transfer to another game. Avoid assuming another Gameloft title or future Minions game will inherit anything from Minion Rush.
What Happens To Currency And Purchased Items?
Gameloft recommends spending remaining currency and consumables before January 29. Soft currency is expected to remain in offline mode, but fewer shops, features and items will be available. Spending while the servers remain active provides the widest selection.
The final months use accelerated progression. Unlock requirements are being adjusted so content is faster to obtain, and premium or limited-time rewards may become more accessible. Prioritise costumes and content you actually want to use rather than saving for future releases, because no new features are planned after the farewell event.
Will Minion Rush Purchases Be Refunded?
Purchases made before the sunset are generally not eligible for refunds. Exceptions may apply where required by law or by the policy of the platform that processed the purchase. For a specific recent transaction, contact Gameloft Customer Care before January 29 and review the applicable app-store refund rules.
In-app purchases are disabled on October 30. Do not buy currency immediately before that deadline unless you have a clear plan to use it during the remaining online period.
What To Do Before Minion Rush Goes Offline
- Install or update the official app before October 30 and keep it on the intended device.
- Complete the farewell event by October 28 and claim its rewards.
- Spend currency and consumables on content you want before January 29.
- Finish live events, leaderboard goals and other online-dependent activities.
- Capture screenshots or recordings of your profile, achievements and favourite costumes.
- Confirm the game launches correctly before online support ends.
Keep an eye on official in-game messages in case Gameloft changes technical details during the transition. Do not rely on unverified downloads or unofficial account-transfer claims.
Final Thoughts
The Minion Rush shutdown is a two-stage process: delisting and disabled purchases on October 30, followed by server closure on January 29, 2027. The offline version prevents the game from disappearing completely, but it does not preserve cloud accounts or online systems. Keep the official installation, finish time-limited activities and use currency while the full range of content remains available.