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gaming10 days ago•11 min saved

Bandai Namco to Shut Synduality Online Servers in 2027, Pivot to Offline Mode

Bandai Namco announced that Synduality: Echo of Ada will end online service in May 2027, just two years after its January 2025 launch. The publisher will replace the multiplayer PvPvE extraction mode with a single-player offline PvE experience. In-game currency sales cease in December 2026, and the game will transition to local saves by then. The move follows low concurrent player counts and player frustration with the punishing death penalty system.

via Kotaku|

#bandai-namco #game-shutdown #gaming

gaming6 months ago•5 min saved

Krafton shuts down PUBG Blindspot after brief Early Access run

Krafton has discontinued PUBG Blindspot, a free-to-play PC spin-off launched in January, after two months in Early Access due to dwindling players, reiterating its policy of using Early Access to validate a game's potential while continuing work on other PUBG titles.

via GamesIndustry.biz|

#early-access #game-shutdown #gaming

technology11 months ago•1 min saved

Multiple Games Face Shutdowns, Including Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodhunt and Bloodlines 2

Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodhunt, a battle royale game set in Prague, will shut down its servers on April 28, 2026, after four years of operation, due to declining player numbers, with the game no longer playable on PC and PS5.

via GameSpot|

#battle-royale #game-shutdown #server-closure

gaming11 months ago•2 min saved

Popular Gaming Titles Face Shutdowns and Endings

PlayStation 5 players are mourning the upcoming shutdown of the exclusive free-to-play battle royale game Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodhunt, developed by Sharkmob AB, which will cease operations on April 28, 2026, after four years of gameplay.

via GAMINGbible|

#battle-royale #game-shutdown #gaming

technology1 year ago•1 min saved

Major Gaming Servers Set to Shut Down in 2025

Electronic Arts is shutting down several PS3 and PS4 games, including Dirt Showdown, Dirt 3, Grid Autosport, and Grid 2, four months earlier than initially announced, with the new shutdown date set for November 8, 2025, leaving players with limited time to complete the games and access DLC.

via PlayStation LifeStyle|

#dirt-series #ea #game-shutdown

technology1 year ago•3 min saved

Steel Hunters, Mech Shooter from World of Tanks Devs, Shuts Down After Short Lived Launch

Wargaming's live-service extraction shooter Steel Hunters, launched in April and peaking at fewer than 4,500 players, is being shut down after only six months due to unsustainable development and poor player engagement, with servers remaining online for 90 days and plans to support custom games and unlock all Hunters.

via Kotaku|

#early-access #game-shutdown #live-service-games

technology1 year ago•2 min saved

Multiple Live-Service Games Shut Down Shortly After Launch

Steel Hunters, a live-service mech shooter developed by Wargaming, announced its shutdown in October just three months after early access launch due to low player engagement and financial sustainability issues, highlighting the challenges faced by live-service games in the current gaming market.

via Eurogamer|

#game-shutdown #live-service-games #mech-shooter

technology1 year ago•2 min saved

EA to Permanently Shut Down Anthem Servers Next Year

EA is shutting down the servers for BioWare's Anthem on January 12, 2026, making the game unplayable with no refunds offered, sparking controversy and a consumer movement against the practice of planned obsolescence in digital games.

via Forbes|

#anthem #ea #game-shutdown

technology1 year ago•1 min saved

EA to Shut Down Anthem Servers in January, Making the Game Unplayable

EA announced that Anthem will be shut down and unplayable starting January 12, 2026, with servers going offline and the game being removed from EA Play in August 2025. Despite its struggles and mixed reception, BioWare continues its development efforts, focusing on a new Mass Effect game, amid declining staff numbers.

via GameSpot|

#anthem #bioware #ea

gaming1 year ago•1 min saved

'Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?' Ends Service on September 29

The game 'Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? Familia Myth Battle Chronicle' will cease service across all platforms including PC, iOS, Android, PS4, and PS5, with the final shutdown scheduled for September 29, 2025, after a series of announcements and scheduled events.

via Gematsu|

#end-of-service #familia-myth-battle-chronicle #game-shutdown

gaming1 year ago•2 min saved

Foamstars Bids Farewell with Final Season and Nier: Automata Crossover

Square Enix's live-service shooter Foamstars, inspired by Splatoon, is ending its seasonal updates but will keep its servers online for fans to continue playing. Despite its initial release as a free PS Plus game, Foamstars struggled to gain traction and went free-to-play in October. Unlike Sony's Concord, which was quickly shut down, Foamstars will allow players to access past Season Passes and participate in ongoing competitions. Square Enix plans to return to a multiplatform strategy following disappointing sales of recent Final Fantasy titles.

via Kotaku|

#foamstars #game-shutdown #gaming

gaming2 years ago•2 min saved

The Day Before Game Shutdown, Steam Keys Soar in Value

The Day Before, a highly controversial game, will have its servers shut down just 45 days after its Early Access launch, as developer Fntastic has closed down. The game, which faced accusations of ripping off other popular titles, failed to deliver on its promises and received negative reviews. Steam will automatically refund remaining players, and the entire project will essentially cease to exist.

via IGN|

#controversial-game #fntastic #game-shutdown

gamingtech3 years ago•1 min saved

Meta Abruptly Axes Multiple Oculus Games, Leaving Users in the Dark

Meta, formerly known as Facebook, is shutting down three Oculus games, Dead and Buried, Dead and Buried II, and Bogo, without providing any explanation. This comes after the recent shutdown of Echo VR. The company has not addressed concerns about refunds or considerations for buyers. With several popular titles being abruptly removed, users may hesitate to purchase games on the Oculus platform in the future.

via The Verge|

#bogo #dead-and-buried #game-shutdown

gaming3 years ago•2 min saved

The Cycle: Frontier Free-to-Play Shooter Shutting Down in September Due to Cheaters and Financial Viability

Yager Development has announced that its free-to-play multiplayer shooter, The Cycle: Frontier, will be shutting down on September 27 due to a combination of financial viability and an increasing number of cheaters. Despite efforts to improve anti-cheat measures, the game experienced a significant decrease in player base. Refunds will be processed automatically, and Yager will shift its focus to new projects. The closure of The Cycle: Frontier adds to the growing trend of game shutdowns due to various reasons, including dwindling player bases and lack of resources.

via Kotaku|

#cheaters #free-to-play-shooter #game-shutdown

gaming3 years ago•1 min saved

Nintendo's Wii U and 3DS eShops Shutting Down Today - Last Chance to Buy!

Nintendo is shutting down its Wii U and 3DS eShops, meaning users will no longer be able to purchase new games for those consoles. Over 1,000 digital games will be lost in the shutdown, including Dr. Luigi, Mini Mario & Friends: Amiibo Challenge, and Pokémon Picross. The only option for folks who want to play these classic games will be physical copies, which have soared in value.

via Engadget|

#3ds #eshop #game-shutdown