Spotify has acquired Wordle-alike Heardle for undisclosed sum Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Spotify has acquired Wordle-alike Heardle for undisclosed sum Now only available in certain countries. News by Ed Nightingale News reporter Published on 13 Jul 2022 11 comments Spotify has bought the Wordle-alike Heardle, meaning it's now only available in certain countries. The web game rose to popularity in the wake of Wordle and has players guessing the intro to pop songs second by second. Previously it was powered by Soundcloud, but now Swedish music streaming platform Spotify has acquired the game. Watch on YouTube Eurogamer Newscast: What can Sony do to improve PlayStation Plus Premium? Details of the acquisition (and its costs) have not been disclosed. However, Heardle is now only available in the UK, US, Ireland, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, meaning players from other countries are now met with a "Heardle isn't available in your location" message from Spotify. The game is set to be rolled out in other countries in the future in their native language. Player streaks have also reportedly disappeared with the changeover. That's despite a statement from Spotify noting "the look and feel of the game will stay the same, and it'll remain free to play for everyone". "We see Heardle as more than a trivia game," said Spotify in its statement. "It's also a tool for musical discovery." "We are always looking for innovative and playful ways to enhance music discovery and help artists reach new fans," said Jeremy Erlich, global head of music at Spotify. "Heardle has proven to be a really fun way to connect millions of fans with songs they know and love and with new songs... and a way to compete with their friends as to who has the best musical knowledge. Since its debut, the game has quickly built a loyal following, and it aligns with our plans to deepen interactivity across the Spotify ecosystem." The company is doubling down on music discovery, as noted in a statement from CEO Daniel Ek in his Investor Day remarks from back in June. Meanwhile, The New York Times will soon allow Wordle players to maintain their streak across multiple devices. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Overwatch 2 suffers another DDoS attack and character roster bugs Mei Mei. 8 Nintendo Switch firmware update lets you take screenshots in the Switch Online app The app on your console, not your phone. 7 Latest Articles Genshin Impact Path of Gleaming Jade dates, login event rewards Including other anniversary rewards and how to claim them. Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Jelly Deals Logitech's G Pro X gaming headset is its lowest-ever price during Amazon's Early Access sale Prime Members can get it for just £52. Jelly Deals Save over £500 off the retail price on this beefy ASUS TUF Dash gaming laptop from Amazon Under £1080 for an RTX 3070 laptop. Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store