Zynga is shutting down Star Wars: Hunters a few months after release
By ForGeeks Zynga has unexpectedly announced that it is shutting down its multiplayer game Star Wars: Hunters, despite the fact that it was released just a few months ago. The game, which released on June 4, 2024 on Nintendo Switch, iOS and Android platforms, failed to live up to expectations and failed to gain traction.
Reasons for the closure of Star Wars: Hunters
Star Wars: Hunters, a free-to-play multiplayer PvP game that unfolded between the events of Star Wars episodes 6 and 7, was met with mixed reviews from critics. The Nintendo Switch version received a score of 57 on Metacritic, indicating problems with the game’s reception among audiences.
The Nintendo Switch version of the game has been a disappointing success.
Zynga said that after careful consideration, the decision was made to end the game’s life. The last content update for Star Wars: Hunters will be released on April 15, 2025, and the servers will be shut down on October 1, 2025.
Closing and Compensation
Zynga explained that all in-game purchases will be disabled on April 15. The company also said it will not make refunds for season passes or purchased virtual currencies, as it will give players 30 days to use their purchases before the shopping system is discontinued.
With regard to premium currency «Crystals» purchased with real money, Zynga emphasized that it will not refund them, giving users plenty of time to spend their remaining funds.
And the company said it will not refund them.
Release History and Expectations
Star Wars: Hunters was originally set to launch in 2021 in Asian countries, but numerous delays did not lead to a full release until June 2024. The game was meant to be part of the popular Star Wars universe, but failed to gain a wide audience.
