Star Wars: Hunters will officially close its servers less than a year after launch
The mobile multiplayer game will shut down permanently on October 1st
A final content update featuring new hunter Tuya arrives April 15th
Star Wars: Hunters, Zynga's first mobile entry in the franchise, is preparing to close down slightly over a year after its iOS and Android debut. Originally launched in June 2024, the game quickly gained attention with its unique game show presentation and fresh interpretations of classic Star Wars character archetypes.
Service Termination Scheduled
Developers have confirmed that Star Wars: Hunters will cease operations on October 1st. Players can expect one last content update on April 15th before the shutdown. Currently, the game is offering refunds for purchased in-game currency and extending seasonal content through Season 3 reruns.
The upcoming final update will introduce hunter Tuya as a free character available immediately to all players for multiplayer matches.
Unexpected Closure
This announcement surprised many players as there were few prior indications of the game's underperformance. Given Zynga's reputation as a successful developer, industry analysts speculate deeper reasons may have influenced this decision beyond simple player metrics.
Market oversaturation of hero shooters combined with Star Wars' increasingly older fan demographic may have contributed to limited engagement with the mobile title's competitive multiplayer format.
Players still interested in experiencing Star Wars: Hunters have several months remaining before shutdown. Our comprehensive class-based tier list remains available for reference during these final months of operation.
