Star Wars: Hunters, Zynga's inaugural venture into the Star Wars franchise, is set to close its doors just over a year after its debut on iOS and Android platforms. Launched in June 2024, the game quickly captured attention with its unique blend of game show elements and innovative interpretations of Star Wars characters.
However, it has now been confirmed that Star Wars: Hunters will cease operations on October 1st of this year. Before the shutters come down, a final content update is scheduled for April 15th. In response to the closure, players can now request refunds for in-game currency, and the third season will be extended with reruns of seasonal events.
Fans eagerly awaiting the release of the final hunter, Tuya, will be pleased to know that they will still be able to experience this character in multiplayer mode. Tuya will be introduced in the final update and will be available to all players for free from the start.
The announcement of the game's closure came as a surprise, with no prior hints that Star Wars: Hunters was underperforming. Given Zynga's strong market position, the decision to discontinue the game suggests there may have been deeper reasons at play. One potential factor could be the saturation of the pseudo-hero shooter genre, coupled with a shift in the Star Wars audience towards an older demographic less interested in fast-paced mobile multiplayer games.
For those who haven't yet experienced Star Wars: Hunters, there's still time to dive in before the game is discontinued. Don't miss out on the chance to explore the game and check out our tier list of Hunters in SW: Hunters ranked by class!
