The latest game created by Dunedin game studio Runaway Play overtook global giants such as Fortnite, Candy Crush and Among Us on just the first day of its launch. Preparing to celebrate with dragon-themed cupcakes yesterday morning while watching the statistics continue to rise , chief executive Zoe Hobson said the response to Hatch Dragons had been huge. Runaway Play chief executive Zoe Hobson (centre) celebrates the successful launch of Hatch Dragons with her team in Dunedin. Set in a mystical forest, Hatch Dragons was a collection-focused dragon game, which replaced battle and combat with nurturing and care, she said. Rather than immediately moving on to the next project, the plan was to look at what else could be added to Hatch Dragons.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 06, 2026 22:38 UTC