Star Wars: Hunters, Zynga's foray into the Star Wars mobile gaming universe, is closing its doors after less than a year. Launched in June 2024 for iOS and Android, this unique blend of game show aesthetics and fresh Star Wars characters captured attention. However, the game's servers will shut down on October 1st, 2025, with a final content update arriving April 15th.
This closure comes as a surprise, with little prior indication of underperformance. While in-game currency refunds are available and Season Three will be extended to include reruns of seasonal events, the reasons behind the shutdown remain unclear. Speculation points to market saturation in the pseudo-hero shooter genre and a potential mismatch between the game's target audience and the broader Star Wars fanbase. The older demographic of the average Star Wars fan may not align with the high-octane mobile multiplayer experience offered by Hunters.
Despite the impending closure, players can still enjoy Star Wars: Hunters. The final hunter, Tuya, will be added in the April update and available to all players for free. This provides a final opportunity to experience the game before its servers are deactivated. For those unfamiliar with the game, a helpful tier list ranking Hunters by class is available. 
