Star Wars: Hunters, the team-based battle arena game developed by NaturalMotion and published by Zynga, is set to shut down just nine months after its launch. The game was released in June 2024 on Nintendo Switch and mobile platforms, receiving a moderate review score of 7/10. Despite its initial promise and fun PvP experience, Zynga announced that the final content update will arrive on April 15, followed by the official server shutdown on October 1, 2025. Additionally, plans to release a PC version on Steam have been scrapped. Zynga expressed disappointment while assuring players of their dedication and providing insights during the transition process.

Why is Star Wars: Hunters shutting down so soon?

The shutdown comes after Zynga's evaluation of the game's performance and player engagement, leading to the decision that it would not continue to support the game further. The developers aimed to expand to PC but ultimately chose to cease operations altogether.

Star Wars: Hunters was part of an exciting wave of upcoming Star Wars games, but its abrupt end raises questions about the viability of new IPs within the franchise. Current development continues on other Star Wars titles like the third Star Wars Jedi game and Bit Reactor’s upcoming turn-based tactics game. With a passionate fan base and ongoing projects, the future of Star Wars gaming remains bright despite this setback.