Overview

• Hi-Rez Studios announced the shutdown of Realm Royale Reforged and Divine Knockout, effective February 17, 2025.
• The decision comes after a reorganization earlier this month that included unspecified layoffs.
• Both games, made free-to-play earlier this year, will be removed from digital storefronts upon closure.
• The studio aims to concentrate resources on Smite 2, despite its current lower player numbers compared to the original Smite.
• This move is part of a broader trend of challenges facing live service games in the industry.