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Zynga Announces Shutdown of 'Star Wars: Hunters' Less Than a Year After Launch

The free-to-play squad-based shooter will see its servers go offline on October 1, 2025, with in-game purchases disabled from April 15.

  • Star Wars: Hunters, a free-to-play PvP arena game set between Episodes 6 and 7, launched in June 2024 on Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android.
  • Zynga confirmed the final content update for the game will be released on April 15, 2025, with servers remaining active until October 1, 2025.
  • The game received mixed reviews, with the Nintendo Switch version earning a Metacritic score of 57, and failed to meet expectations in terms of player engagement.
  • In-app purchases will be disabled starting April 15, and no refunds will be issued for unused premium currency or season passes.
  • Fans expressed disappointment over the shutdown, praising the game's creative characters and balanced gameplay, but noted its unfulfilled potential.
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