Star Wars Hunters Will Be Shut Down Just Over A Year After Launch
Last year, Zynga debuted Star Wars Hunters, a free-to-play 4v4 shooter that introduced new characters and placed them in deathmatches in familiar locations from across the Star Wars universe. However, less than a year after its launch, launch, Zynga has announced Star Wars Hunters will shut down this fall.
On the official Star Wars Hunters site, Zynga shared the news that the game will receive its final update on all platforms on April 15. Following that update, Hunters will remain playable and available for download until October 1. Afterwards, the servers will be shut down, servers will be shut down, rendering it completely unplayable. Zynga also thanked fans for their support and promised to be transparent during the game's final months.
"We understand this news may be disappointing and want to assure you that this decision was not made lightly. Your passion and dedication to the game and its community have meant the world to us, and we are committed to providing visibility and updates throughout the transition process."
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