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gaming1 year ago•2 min saved

Ubisoft to Close XDefiant in 2025, Offers Player Refunds

Ubisoft has announced the shutdown of its free-to-play FPS game XDefiant, despite previous assurances from its executive producer that the game was not dying. The game, which launched in May after delays and received positive reviews, will cease new player registrations and downloads immediately, with servers remaining active until June 2025. The closure is part of a broader restructuring at Ubisoft, affecting studios in San Francisco, Osaka, and Sydney, and resulting in around 270 layoffs. XDefiant's executive producer expressed pride in the team's efforts despite the game's closure.

via Kotaku|

#fps #gameshutdown #gaming

gaming1 year ago•1 min saved

Ubisoft to Shut Down XDefiant in 2025, Offers Refunds Amid Major Layoffs

Ubisoft has announced the shutdown of its free-to-play shooter XDefiant, which launched earlier this year. Despite initial success with over 10 million players in its first two weeks, the game failed to maintain momentum, leading to its closure. Ubisoft will refund players who purchased the Ultimate Founders Pack and recent VC and DLC. The shutdown will also result in job losses, with the closure of Ubisoft's San Francisco and Osaka studios and a reduction in Sydney, affecting 277 employees.

via The Verge|

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entertainment-and-gaming2 years ago•4 min saved

"Kim Kardashian's Hit Mobile Game Ends Its Decade-Long Run in 2024"

The popular mobile game "Kim Kardashian: Hollywood" is set to shut down on April 8, 2024, after nearly a decade since its release. In-app purchases have already been disabled, and the game has been removed from app stores, though it remains playable for those who have it installed until the shutdown date. Kim Kardashian expressed gratitude to the game's community and the Glu team, while the company thanked players for their support. The game, which allowed players to rise to fame with the guidance of Kardashian, was a financial success and a cultural phenomenon, particularly among female gamers, and its closure marks the end of an era for celebrity-themed mobile games.

via Polygon|

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