Iron Galaxy Studios has announced its free-to-play “brawler royale” game Rumbleverse is shutting down on 28th February, a little over six months after launch.
Iron Galaxy first announced Rumbleverse toward the end of 2021, describing the 40-person, melee-focused battle royale game as “big, hilarious playground where spectacular things are always happening”. It was initially due to launch last February, but ultimately didn’t arrive until 18th August, after the studio chose to delay its release in order to “perfect the experience.”
Now though, just six months later, Iron Galaxy and publisher Epic Games have announced the end of Rumbleverse, confirming servers go offline on 28th February at 4pm in the UK/10am CST. All players who spent money on or in Rumbleverse are eligible for a refund, with more details on the refund process set to be shared at a later date.
Steps toward Rumbleverse’s shutdown will begin today, with the the closure of its in-game store. Additionally, the current Battle Pass will be granted to everyone, XP gains will be doubled, and additional accessories and emotes have been unlocked for free.
“There is still fun we can have together before the sun sets on Grapital City,” Iron Galaxy said in its closure announcement. “The remaining weeks will be a chance to celebrate the competitive spirit you’ve brought to this game.”
In a separate, more reflective open letter to players, Iron Galaxy wrote, “When you work on a video game, you imagine the community that will show up to play it someday. For years, we dreamed about a lively city filled with people fighting to become a champion. We strived to create a vibrant place that celebrated the competitive spirit. Our goal was to bring joy back to online multiplayer gaming.”