Google Play Games May Shut Down as Play Store Adds Gamer Profiles

Google Play Games could shut down soon with Play Store set to add gamer profiles and achievement tracking.
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Google Play Games May Shut Down as Play Store Adds Gamer Profiles
If you're wondering "Is Google Play Games shutting down?" or "What will happen to my achievements on Google Play Games?" — here's what you need to know. Google appears to be quietly phasing out the Google Play Games app for Android, integrating its key features directly into the Google Play Store. According to APK teardowns and insider reports, the Play Store is gearing up to introduce Gamer Profiles , allowing users to track gaming achievements and even follow other players — functions traditionally handled by the standalone Google Play Games app. This strategic move points strongly to an eventual sunset of the dedicated app, a shift that many Android gamers and mobile gaming enthusiasts are eager to understand.                 Image : Google For years, Google Play Games has served as Android's answer to Apple's Game Center, offering achievement tracking, leaderboards, and social features. Launched in 2013, it emerged at a time when mobile gaming was …