Phoenix Labs has introduced that multiplayer monster-hunting motion RPG Dauntless will shut down in Might, and whereas the studio hasn’t given a concrete purpose for the sport shutting down, it is simple to guess why it is taking place.
In a somewhat terse message on Steam, Phoenix Labs merely says that Dauntless will shut down on Might twenty ninth and that it’s going to obtain “no further content material or updates”. From Might twenty ninth, you will now not be capable to play Dauntless.
It feels like not solely will there be no new content material after the shutdown (naturally), however that the sport will not be getting any main updates earlier than then, both. Briefly, Dauntless is principally a lifeless sport strolling at this level.
So, why is Dauntless shutting down? Effectively, whereas Phoenix Labs would not give a purpose (in both the official announcement or in a Discord message despatched to gamers, apparently), we are able to make a really robust educated guess.
A fast have a look at Dauntless‘ Steam numbers (by way of SteamDB, as ordinary) exhibits an lively participant depend of simply 61, with 107 gamers checking into the sport during the last 24 hours. It is clear gamers aren’t precisely flocking to Dauntless proper now.
A serious purpose for that’s probably the controversial Awakening replace, which was launched in December and which shortly drew the ire of gamers. Dauntless followers criticized the replace’s strategy to monetization and development, amongst different issues.
Following the Awakening replace’s poor reception, Phoenix Labs laid off “the bulk” of its workers, leaving the way forward for video games like Dauntless and Fae Farm unsure. Now, the way forward for no less than a type of video games is loads clearer.
As for Fae Farm, it is unclear whether or not assist will proceed for the comfortable farming sim. Phoenix Labs is not shutting down simply but, in any case, though issues aren’t wanting good for the studio.
Within the meantime, when you want a monster looking repair, you may wish to examine in with Capcom’s Monster Hunter Wilds, which launches later this week. Our personal Tyler was impressed with the sport, so it’d nicely fill that Dauntless gap for you.
