Zynga Announces Shutdown of Star Wars: Hunters After Less Than a Year
The free-to-play game will receive its final update on April 15, 2025, with servers going offline on October 1, 2025, and no refunds for in-game purchases offered.
- Star Wars: Hunters, released on June 4, 2024, for Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android, will officially shut down on October 1, 2025, following a final content update on April 15, 2025.
- The game struggled to find an audience, receiving mixed reviews and a Metacritic score of 57 for its Nintendo Switch version, which led to its early closure.
- Zynga has confirmed that all in-app purchases will be disabled starting April 15, 2025, with no refunds provided for unused in-game currency or season passes.
- Initially soft-launched in 2021, Star Wars: Hunters faced delays and development challenges before its full release in 2024, and plans for a PC version were ultimately canceled.
- Fans have expressed disappointment over the shutdown, with some praising the gameplay and creative elements despite the game’s commercial struggles.