Wargaming, the studio behind World of Tanks, is pulling the plug on its new mech-shooter, Steel Hunters, just six months after its debut.

Wargaming announced the shutdown via a Steam post on the 8th. Servers will remain live until October 8th. Until then, the developer is unlocking all characters, including those previously hidden. A custom lobby feature is also being added, alongside a farewell tournament for the community. The development team stated, "We have reached the conclusion that it is no longer sustainable to continue development," as the reason for the service termination.

Steel Hunters launched into Early Access this past April. It featured players piloting massive mechs dubbed 'Hunters,' utilizing various skills and firearms in a blend of battle royale and extraction shooter mechanics.

While the trailer revealed last December generated hype with detailed mechs and flashy action, the actual release was met with criticism regarding clunky controls and lackluster impact. Add persistent server issues to the mix, and the numbers tell a grim story: as of 11:00 AM on July 9th, the Steam user review score sits at 'Mixed' (3,894 reviews, 57% positive), with average peak daily concurrent players hovering around a mere 100.