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Scaling Service Excellence: Hutch Games' Journey with Helpshift

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12M

Players

>90%

Issue Deflection to FAQs

Reduced

TTFR to Under a Day

4.02

CSAT
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Overview

Hutch Games, a pioneering mobile game publisher known for hit titles like F1 Manager, Top Drives, and Rebel Racing, has captivated over 12 million players worldwide. Established in 2011, the company has positioned itself as a leader in the racing game genre, delivering immersive and engaging experiences to a global audience. Recognizing the critical role of customer support in player satisfaction and retention, Hutch Games embarked on a journey to enhance their support infrastructure to match their rapid growth and the evolving needs of their player base.

The Challenge

With its meteoric rise, Hutch Games faced significant challenges in managing the increasing volume of customer service requests. The company’s legacy email-based support system became inadequate, unable to efficiently handle the surge in queries and issues reported by players. This inefficiency not only strained their support team but also risked diminishing player satisfaction. Matt Knapman, Head of Customer Support at Hutch Games, noted the importance of addressing every player’s feedback, whether it involved a problem, a question, or general feedback, to maintain a competitive edge and to provide valuable insights to the development teams. The need for a scalable, effective, and integrated customer support solution was evident.
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The Solution

In their quest to revolutionize their customer support, Hutch Games turned to Helpshift, adopting its innovative in-app support and automation technologies. Helpshift’s platform enabled Hutch Games to transition from an outdated email system to a modern, messaging-based support model within the game environment itself. This shift not only streamlined the support process but also significantly reduced the friction for players seeking help. Implementing Helpshift allowed Hutch Games to introduce in-game FAQs, automate common inquiries, and prioritize support for different types of players, including VIPs and high spenders, without neglecting any user. This comprehensive approach ensured that players received timely and effective support, enhancing their overall gaming experience.

The Results

The implementation of Helpshift had a profound impact on Hutch Games’ customer support capabilities. Shortly after adopting Helpshift for MMX Racing, the company observed a dramatic reduction in the time to resolve support interactions, from days to under 24 hours. Furthermore, they were able to divert 90% of queries to FAQ articles, significantly reducing the workload on their support team. This efficiency gain allowed the support staff to focus more on complex issues and directly contribute to game improvement by providing development teams with structured feedback on product issues and feature requests. As a result, Hutch Games not only achieved a Customer Satisfaction (CSAT) score of 402 but also managed to scale their operations cost-effectively, even amidst the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent increase in game usage. This strategic partnership with Helpshift enabled Hutch Games to redefine their approach to customer service, ensuring sustained growth and enhanced player engagement.