Gundam Evolution shuts down this November only a yr after launch.
Bandai Namco stated 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 stated the announcement was made “with nice disappointment”, and issued an apology to gamers.
“We needed to create a title that introduced FPS followers and Gundam followers collectively,” Maruyama continued. “We challenged ourselves to create an genuine Gundam FPS sport that may very well be performed globally. Sadly, we’ve got decided that it’s not attainable for us to supply a service that satisfies our gamers.
“We need to categorical our gratitude to everybody who has performed the sport and supported us thus far. On the similar time, we wish to sincerely apologize to our followers and gamers.”
Regardless of the shutdown, Season 6 remains to be set for August 23, and the ultimate season comes out October 25. “We’ll do our greatest to make sure that our gamers can get pleasure from Gundam Evolution to the fullest until the very finish,” Maruyama stated.
Gross sales of Evo Cash, the premium forex, halt on July 26. Any gamers have left can nonetheless be used up till Gundam Evolution goes darkish in November. Bandai Namco stated it won’t challenge refunds on beforehand bought cash or gadgets.
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