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The Final Chapter Arrives in October 2025 📅💔
Sad news for Star Wars fans—Star Wars: Hunters will officially shut down on October 1, 2025, following its final update in April. While the game found a niche audience, it appears that Zynga and Lucasfilm didn’t see the long-term success they hoped for. As a result, support for the title will soon come to an end. While players are disappointed, many are looking ahead to the upcoming Star Wars games to fill the void. 🌌
A Journey Cut Short: The Rise and Fall of Star Wars: Hunters 🎮🚀
First announced in 2021, Star Wars: Hunters went through multiple delays to ensure quality. The hero-based arena combat game, inspired by hits like Overwatch, promised to be a long-term live-service experience.
Despite mixed reviews, the game showed potential for growth, and Zynga initially expressed strong commitment to its future. However, in a recent blog post, the developers confirmed that Star Wars: Hunters will shut down on October 1, 2025. ⚠️
Why is Star Wars: Hunters Shutting Down? 🤔💭
While there were no clear signs that the game was struggling, insiders believe that intense competition in the live-service gaming market may have played a role in its downfall. Although the game had a dedicated fanbase, it faced an uphill battle against other major titles in the genre.
Key Shutdown Dates 🗓️❌
- April 15, 2025: Final content update drops + In-app purchases disabled 🛑
- October 1, 2025: Servers shut down permanently 🌐🔻
As a 30-day notice, players now have time to max out their Arena Passes before in-app purchases are turned off on April 15.
What’s Next for Players? 🔄🎯
The shutdown announcement has left many fans shocked, especially since the game had only been available for a short time. Here’s a look at its timeline:
- June 4, 2024: Official launch 📢✨
- January 27, 2025: Early Access release on PC 💻🎮
- Originally planned for Steam, but later removed from search results ❌🔍
Players can still enjoy the game for a while longer, as the developers have extended Season 5 by three weeks. During this time, players can take part in re-run events and shop bundles. The final content update on April 15 will introduce a new Support Hunter named Tuya, who will be available to all players immediately. 💥🔫
The Trend of Live-Service Game Shutdowns 📉⚡
Star Wars: Hunters isn’t alone in its fate—recent live-service games like Concord and XDefiant have also met a similar end. As the industry shifts, it seems only the biggest titles can thrive in the ultra-competitive multiplayer landscape.
With October 1 approaching, fans will have to say goodbye to Star Wars: Hunters, as its servers will shut down for good. 🛑💫
Are you sad to see Star Wars: Hunters go? Or are you looking forward to what’s next in the Star Wars gaming universe? Let us know your thoughts in the comments! 💬⚡
