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Steel Hunters to Shut Down on October 8 After Low Early Access Engagement

Wargaming plans to keep Steel Hunters online through October with unlocked mechs; custom match support; a farewell tournament for its remaining community

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Steel Hunters screenshot - two mechs standing side by side in the desert
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Overview

  • Servers will remain accessible until October 8, offering a three-month wind-down period for players.
  • All mech units will be unlocked free of charge to facilitate community matches and final gameplay.
  • Custom game support will be added and a community farewell tournament is scheduled before sunset.
  • The shooter launched into Early Access on April 2, peaked at 4,479 concurrent players and then fell below 1,000 by mid-April despite mixed reviews.
  • Wargaming is committed to redeploying the Steel Hunters development team to other projects within the company.