Star Wars Hunters will shut down on October 1st across all platforms in a surprise announcement from Zynga. They will be extending the current season in the wake of this news so players can finish the battle pass, and have stated that they will not be issuing refunds. Season 5 will launch on April 15, disabling all in app purchases before finally sunsetting in October.
The news comes as a bit of a shock as Hunters was a very polished game on launch, with What’s It Like awarding it 84/100 concluding “I wasn’t expecting to enjoy Star Wars Hunters as much as I did… To be honest, I’m not sure what I was really expecting from the game, but it was a pleasant surprise. It’s hard not to draw comparisons to Overwatch because to be fair, it’s heavily influenced by that style of play, but it also makes it much faster-paced, a bit more accessible, and takes care with the Star Wars license. I think I was expecting a micro-transaction-laden hive of scum and villainy, instead, I got vibrant and unique characters, stylish and fast-paced action, and an addictive gameplay loop that allows you to get a whole lot of gameplay in a short amount of time. It’s early days that’s for sure, but there’s a solid foundation here for a great arena shooter that will hopefully be further developed to stand tall beside those that came before it. As it’s free, it’s a no-brainer that any Star Wars fan should give it a go, and if I may disagree with Master Yoda on one thing… no need to do or do not, give it a try.”
It’s a shame to be sure, and I know many fans will be disappointed in the wake of this news.
Here is the full statement by Zynga:
Dear Hunters,
Thank you for your incredible support and for being part of the world of Vespaara. After careful consideration, we want to let you know that the final content update for Star Wars: Hunters on all platforms will be on April 15th. The game will remain playable until October 1st, 2025, when the game’s online servers will be shut down.
We understand this news may be disappointing and want to assure you that this decision was not made lightly. Your passion and dedication to the game and its community have meant the world to us, and we are committed to providing visibility and updates throughout the transition process.
Please find below a few important dates regarding this announcement.
March 25th, 2025 – Season 5 will be extended by three weeks. We will re-run events and shop bundles from the Season, and the Ranked Season will also be extended, giving players more time to hit Kyber 1 rank.
April 15th, 2025 – Final content update will be released for free and in-game purchases will be disabled across all platforms. New Support Hunter, Tuya, will join the battle as part of the final update. Tuya will be available and playable for all users immediately at no cost, along with a slate of additional in-game content. We will continue to run a final Ranked Mode leaderboard for players to compete in and run all battlefields and game modes in rotation.
October 1st, 2025 – Online servers will officially shut down, and Star Wars: Hunters will no longer be playable beyond this point.
Thank you for being a part of this incredible journey and for the time you’ve spent playing Star Wars: Hunters.
