Steel Hunters: Last Chance to Play – Mech Shooter Closing Down in October

By Daniel Burrows "Windfell_" Gaming News
9 July 2025 no comments

Wargaming has announced that Steel Hunters will shut down in October, just six months after it entered Early Access. The free-to-play mech shooter launched on April 2. The developer says it is now “unsustainable” to continue development.

Despite only launching into Early Access in April, Wargaming has announced its free-to-play mech shooter, Steel Hunters, will shut down on October 8, six months after its launch.

The developer announced its decision to end support for the game and shut down its servers on Steam, giving players a final 90 days to play it one last time before it “sunsets.”

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When and Why Steel Hunters Is Shutting Down

The official shutdown date for Steel Hunters is October 8, 2025, which is three months from now, allowing everyone to play the free-to-play shooter one last time.

In its announcement, Wargaming said: “Today we share difficult news: we’ve made the decision to sunset Steel Hunters. You’ve given us so much passion and support, but unfortunately, we’ve come to the conclusion that continuing development is not sustainable. We know this isn’t the news anyone wanted to hear, and we genuinely share in your disappointment.”

What Players Can Expect Until Shutdown

While the game is closing in October, Wargaming is offering players some incentives to play Steel Hunters before its too late by unlocking all Hunters for everyone and adding a custom games mode so players can set up matches and “create some final memories together.”

Towards the end, Wargaming is planning a farewell tournament, which it says will “celebrate” the amazing community. The studio will share more details on its Discord soon.

The Legacy of Steel Hunters

Steel Hunters found a place within the niche mech genre, setting itself up as a PvPvE extraction shooter where six teams of duos fought for resources and survival. Unfortunately, its plans to add additional maps, modes, and progression systems won’t come to fruition.

The game only managed to attract a peak concurrent player count of 4,479 on its first day in Early Access. Now the game is winding down, expect more people to try it while they can. So, if you want to see what it was all about, now is your last chance.

Conclusion

Wargaming has announced Steel Hunters will shut down its servers on October 8, 2025, after six months in Early Access. Did you play the mech shooter? Are you sad to see it go offline? Share your thoughts in the comments.

Daniel Burrows "Windfell_"

Fueled by a passion for gaming and the ever-evolving world of gaming news, Daniel loves connecting with seasoned and new players to bring games to life on the page, exploring their narratives and gaming trends. A self-published fiction and fantasy author, Daniel has nearly 20 years of experience writing gaming news and a love for storytelling that drives his enthusiasm to deliver breaking news, in-depth analysis, and industry innovations. You will find him in-game as "Windfell."

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