Gundam Evolution shuts down this November only a yr after launch.
Bandai Namco mentioned the free-to-play 6v6 shooter will finish on November 29, 2023, making it unplayable. Gundam Evolution launched on PC in September 2022, then on console in November final yr.
In a observe to gamers, government producer Kazuya Maruyama mentioned the announcement was made “with nice disappointment”, and issued an apology to gamers.
“We wished to create a title that introduced FPS followers and Gundam followers collectively,” Maruyama continued. “We challenged ourselves to create an genuine Gundam FPS recreation that might be performed globally. Unfortunately, we’ve got decided that it’s not potential for us to offer a service that satisfies our gamers.
“We wish to specific our gratitude to everybody who has performed the sport and supported us so far. At the identical time, we want to sincerely apologize to our followers and gamers.”
Despite the shutdown, Season 6 remains to be set for August 23, and the ultimate season comes out October 25. “We will do our greatest to make sure that our gamers can get pleasure from Gundam Evolution to the fullest until the very finish,” Maruyama mentioned.
Sales of Evo Coins, the premium foreign money, halt on July 26. Any gamers have left can nonetheless be used up till Gundam Evolution goes darkish in November. Bandai Namco mentioned it won’t concern refunds on beforehand bought cash or objects.
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