Hi-Rez Studios has announced layoffs affecting senior management, including President Stewart Chisholm, amidst ongoing restructuring. Chisholm departs after 17 years, citing a long-discussed transition, while the studio emphasizes its continued focus on improving Smite 2 and maintaining its core mission. The layoffs are part of broader efforts to streamline the company's leadership and focus on its flagship games.
A potential leak on the Russian Steam client suggests that a sequel to the popular free-to-play Xbox MOBA, Smite, may be in the works, with rumors of a reveal at the Smite World Championship on Sunday, January 12. Dataminers have uncovered mention of a Smite 2 Founders Pack in the current Smite game files, hinting at a possible release around March 25. As players await confirmation, they can explore other free Xbox games while anticipating the potential arrival of Smite 2.
Hi-Rez Studios and Evil Mojo Games are ending support for Paladins on Nintendo Switch due to "platform-specific problems" and poor performance. This is the second free-to-play shooter from Hi-Rez Studios to end service on the hybrid console in just over a week after Rogue Company. The game and its DLC have been removed from the eShop, but players can keep their progress by picking up the game on PC or Xbox.
Hi-Rez Studios has announced that the Nintendo Switch version of its free-to-play multiplayer shooter game, Rogue Company, will end service on June 20 due to technical and process challenges. All in-game purchases for real money will end today, but the game will continue to be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. Players are advised to utilize Hi-Rez account linking to pick up their progress on another platform.
Hi-Rez Studios is ending support for the Switch version of Rogue Company due to technical and process challenges, with the shutdown taking place on June 20. While some players are upset about the news, others are happy they won't have to deal with Switch players in their matches anymore. Hi-Rez promises to focus on better support and updates for the other platforms. Switch players will still be able to use previously accrued currency to buy items in the store, but no refunds will be given.
Hi-Rez Studios has announced that it will be ending service for the Switch version of its free-to-play hero shooter, Rogue Company, on June 20, 2023, due to technical and process challenges that prevent effective support for the platform. The company will continue to provide full support to the PC, PlayStation, and Xbox versions. All in-game stores in the Switch version have been closed, and Switch eShop purchases will also be turned off soon. Players are recommended to utilize Hi-Rez account linking to pick up their progress where they left off on another platform.
