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A Warner Bros. Looney Tunes Game Is Shutting Down Soon
Scopely has announced that the mobile game Looney Tunes: World of Mayhem will shut down on October 15, 2026. The game will be delisted from digital stores on August 23, and players can use in-game currency until August 16. This shutdown occurs as Warner Bros. Discovery is in the process of being acquired by Paramount.
Morning Consolidation
PlayStation has confirmed the shutdown of Destruction AllStars, an early exclusive title for the PlayStation 5. Additionally, a launch trailer was released for Escape Simulator, now available on Xbox Game Pass, and a Nintendo Switch 2 version of Dragon Quest XI S was announced.
Closers Online has begun its final farewell login event ahead of its June sunset
Closers Online is holding a final farewell login event ahead of its service shutdown in June, concluding an 11-year run. The event rewards players based on cumulative login time, with longer sessions yielding more valuable items. Daily coins for Morta's Boutique are also available until the end of service.
The Elder Scrolls: Blades Mobile RPG Set to Shut Down For Good in June
Bethesda has announced that the mobile RPG The Elder Scrolls: Blades will be permanently shut down on June 30. The game has already been delisted from all platforms in preparation for its closure.
Mobile dungeon delver Elder Scrolls Blades announces its June 30 sunset
The Elder Scrolls: Blades, a mobile and Nintendo Switch dungeon crawler released in 2019, will be shut down on June 30th. The announcement was made in-game, and Bethesda has closed the game's official website. In-game currency costs have been reduced, and players are receiving free currency to access remaining content.
Highguard will be permanently shut down on March 12
The online game Highguard will be permanently shut down on March 12. The developers expressed gratitude to the over 2 million players who have engaged with the game since its launch.
Highguard Is Shutting Down Soon
Highguard will officially shut down on March 12, developer Wildlight announced, citing a failure to build a sustainable player base. The game will receive one final update adding new content before servers go offline. Highguard launched in January 2026 after being revealed at The Game Awards in December 2025, but failed to maintain its initial player momentum.
King of Meat Shutting Down in April, Full Refunds Coming to All Players
King of Meat, a co-op dungeon-crawling platformer developed by Glowmade and published by Amazon Game Studios, will shut down its servers on April 9th. All players who purchased the game will receive a full refund in the coming weeks. The game is no longer available for purchase, and in-game purchases have also been disabled.
