Summary
Star Wars: Hunterswill be shutting down in October 2025 after releasing its final updates in April. AlthoughStar Wars: Huntersseemed to achieve some level of success within its niche, it may not have been the success that Zynga and LucasFilm were counting on to make it worth supporting for much longer. There are disappointed players, but some are hoping the upcoming slate ofStar Warsgames will fill the gap left by this entry.
First announced in 2021,Star Wars: Huntersexperienced a series of delaysto ensure the title’s quality. The mobile title was envisioned as a game that would “entertain for years to come,” offering players a hero-based arena combat experience akin to hits likeOverwatch. The team behindStar Wars: Huntersexpressed a commitment to the title, and the game appeared to release with plenty of potential for growth despite its mixed reviews.
Ina message on the game’s blog, Zynga announced thatStar Wars: Huntersis set to shut down on Jul 26, 2025. There appeared to be little indication from the outside that the game may have been struggling. However, despite its relative success, people believed thatStar Wars: Hunterswas up against particularly fierce competitionin the live service gaming space, potentially setting it up for failure. This announcement has also served as a 30-day notice, allowing players to max out their Arena Passes, after which in-app purchases will be turned off on April 15.
Star Wars: Hunters Shutting Down
The news ofStar Wars: Hunters' shutdown appears to have shocked players, especially considering the game was out for a relatively short amount of time.Star Wars: Huntersdropped on June 06, 2025, eventually getting an Early Access PC release on July 11, 2025. The game was previously announced to be coming to Steam, and thoughits web page still existsalongside a new notice that it’s not available in the store, many have reported that it has been removed from Steam’s searches.
Star Wars: Huntersplayers will still be able to enjoy the game for a bit longer. Season 5 has received a three-week extension, during which events and shop bundles will be re-run. The Ranked season will also be extended, and the final content update is set for April 15, adding a new Support Hunter named Tuya, who will be available immediately for all players. Althoughsome feltStar Wars:Huntershad a bright futurein sight, it seems to be the latest in a wave of recent live-service game shutdowns likeConcordandXDefiant. When October 1 arrives,Star Wars: Hunters' servers will go down, leaving it unplayable.
