Star Wars: Hunters, Zynga's inaugural venture into the iconic franchise, is set to close its doors less than a year after its launch on iOS and Android. The game, which debuted in June 2024, quickly captured attention with its unique blend of game show flair and innovative takes on Star Wars archetypes. However, it has now been announced that the game will officially shutter on October 1st of this year. A final content update is scheduled to go live on April 15th, providing players with a last hurrah.
In light of the closure, Zynga has confirmed that in-game currency will be eligible for refunds, and certain seasonal events will be rerun as part of an extended third season. Additionally, fans eagerly anticipating the arrival of the final hunter, Tuya, will still have the chance to experience them in multiplayer. Tuya will be introduced in the final content update and will be available to play for free from the start.
The End of the Journey
The announcement of Star Wars: Hunters' closure came as a surprise, especially given the lack of prior indications of underperformance. Given Zynga's robust standing in the gaming industry, it's clear there were significant factors behind the decision to discontinue the game. One potential reason could be the oversaturation of the pseudo-hero shooter genre, coupled with a target audience that might not align with the typical Star Wars fanbase, which is increasingly skewing older and may not be seeking a high-octane multiplayer experience on their mobile devices.
For those who haven't yet experienced Star Wars: Hunters, there's still time to dive in before it's shelved. Make sure to check out our tier list of Hunters in SW: Hunters ranked by class to get the most out of your gameplay before the game's final curtain call.
