Star Wars multiplayer squad shooter game pushed back again, this time to 2024
Zynga’s upcoming free-to-play multiplayer battle game, Star Wars: Huntershas been delayed again and is now scheduled for release sometime in 2024.
For those unfamiliar, Star Wars: Hunters is set to start Nintendo switch and mobile devices. Set on the planet Vespaara, players engage in third-person combat with various Hunters (playable characters), in modes such as Escort (which involves moving a load) and Control (which requires players to take control of an objective). In short, it sounds a lot like Overwatch 2 but with one Star Wars paint layer.
As a Eurogamer reports, the title has been repeatedly delayed since it was first announced as it was initially expected to release in 2021. However, the title keeps getting postponed year after year. The developer’s latest delay announcement said the “difficult” decision was made to “ensure we meet the highest level of quality.”
“We are grateful to all our fans who played Star Wars: Hunters in soft launch and have enjoyed the engagement and enthusiasm for the game shown in our soft launch areas,” the statement reads.
The team also explained that it is currently working on “several exciting new elements,” such as new core mechanics, a Ranked Mode, and future updates.
“Game delays are frustrating, both for fans and for us as developers, but our top priority remains ensuring players have the best experience possible. We will continue to work towards that goal across Nintendo Switch, Android and iOS devices.”
Beyond the vague window of 2024, it is not known exactly when Star Wars: Hunters is now expected to be released.
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