Developer Bandai Namco Online has announced that the free-to-play multiplayer Gundam FPS Gundam Evolution will permanently end service on November 29. The game’s executive producer states “it is no longer possible for us to provide a service that satisfies our players.” Gundam Evolution first launched on September 21, 2022, which means the game will be a little over a year old when it shuts down. The game will continue receiving updates with Season 6 on August 23, adding more units and maps, and the final season on October 25 which will add another unit and a final map. For now, Gundam Evolution is available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One PC via Steam.
Executive producer Kazuya Maruyama’s full statement regarding the news:
“It is with great sadness that we are announcing the conclusion of Gundam Evolution. We wanted to create a title that brought first-person shooter fans and Gundam fans together. We challenged ourselves to create an authentic Gundam first-person shooter game that could be played globally. Unfortunately, we have determined that it is no longer possible for us to provide a service that satisfies our players.”
The full content roadmap leading up to the game’s end:
July 26, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. PT
Ending sales of EVO Coins.
Ending sales of EC Pod Limited.
Ending updates to EC Pods, CAP Pods, and Ticket Pods.
*The start of events and campaigns may not coincide with the timing of when Season Updates are implemented.
Sales and purchases of EVO Coins will be terminated at this time. Even after the end of sales, EVO Coins that players currently own will be usable until the end of service. Furthermore, please note that we cannot offer refunds or returns for previously purchased EVO Coins, items, or paid services.
After terminating the sales of EVO Coins, we will create more opportunities for players to earn Capital Points through login bonuses, events, and campaigns, so they will have the chance to unlock and enjoy the new units. We will not be adding new items that can only be purchased with EVO Coins. (Items available currently will remain)
Season 6 Update on August 23, 2023 PT
Scheduled to release one new unit and two new maps.
*We will be increasing the amount of Capital Points earned by playing the game. Players will be able to earn enough Capital Points to unlock new units without needing to purchase EVO Coins.
*The start of events and campaigns may not coincide with the timing of when Season Updates are implemented.
Season 7 Update on October 25, 2023 PT
Scheduled to release one new unit and one new map.
*We will be increasing the amount of Capital Points earned by playing the game. Players will be able to earn enough Capital Points to unlock new units without needing to purchase EVO Coins.
*Ranked matches will continue as usual. However, because the service is coming to an end, it will not be possible for players to earn titles in Season 7.
*The start of events and campaigns may not coincide with the timing of when Season Updates are implemented.
End of Service on November 29, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. PT
After the end of service, the game will no longer be playable and items, including EVO Coins, will no longer be usable.
*The schedule is subject to change.
* Please check the release notes, planned to be made available soon, for more details on the updates.
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