Star Wars: Hunters Shuts Down Before First Anniversary

Star Wars: Hunters has announced its shutdown before even reaching its first anniversary, yet it will still celebrate this milestone before closing its doors. The question remains: is it worth celebrating the anniversary of a game on its way out?

When Is the Star Wars: Hunters Shutdown?

The servers for Star Wars: Hunters are set to shut down on October 1st, 2025, marking the end of the game's journey after just nine months since its launch. Players have until April 15th to wrap up Season 5. Zynga, the game's developer and publisher, is rolling out a final content update on April 15th, introducing the new Support Hunter, Tuya, available for free. On the same day, in-game purchases will be disabled. The Ranked Mode will continue until the servers go offline, and events from the season will be rerun. If you have any unspent Crystals, make sure to use them as no refunds will be issued.

It Isn’t Shocking

While it's unfortunate, the shutdown of Star Wars: Hunters doesn't come as a surprise. The game faced numerous challenges from the outset. Announced in 2020, it experienced multiple delays and limited beta testing in the SEA and ANZAC regions. The lack of major console support and a tepid reception further contributed to its downfall. Even the game's design missed the mark by opting for generic original characters instead of leveraging the iconic figures from the Star Wars universe.

If you've uninstalled the game but are considering one last playthrough, you can still download it from the Google Play Store until the shutdown date.

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