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Bandai Namco to Delist Pac-Man Mega Tunnel Battle: Chomp Champs on Nov. 1, Shut Servers Dec. 31

An online-only design means the December 31 server shutdown will render all copies unplayable.

Overview

  • Sales end November 1 on the Nintendo eShop, PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store, and Steam, with timing potentially varying by region.
  • Online services close on December 31, cutting off access for all existing owners across platforms.
  • Bandai Namco announced the decision on social media without giving a reason and thanked players for their support.
  • The title is a 64-player, always-online Pac-Man battle royale with cross-play on Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
  • The console and PC version launched in May 2024 after an initial Stadia release in 2020 that ceased when Stadia shut down in January 2023.