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Cold Iron Studios Shuts Down Cloud Version of Aliens: Fireteam Elite on Nintendo Switch
Key points
- Cloud version of Aliens: Fireteam Elite on Nintendo Switch is no longer accessible.
- Purchasers of the game will not receive refunds.
- The game cost $30, or $60 for an "Ultimate" version.
- Shutdown occurs weeks before the sequel's release.
Game Servers Shut Down
Cold Iron Studios has officially shut down the servers for the cloud version of Aliens: Fireteam Elite on the Nintendo Switch. This shutdown renders the game unplayable for all customers who purchased it, including those who bought the $60 "Ultimate" version.
No Refunds Offered
Despite the game becoming inaccessible, Cold Iron Studios has not offered refunds to affected players. Reports indicate that players are only entitled to a discount for a potential Nintendo Switch 2 version of the game, which would require a new purchase.
Prior Announcement and Player Impact
The studio had previously announced in March that the game would shut down on August 5. A pop-up message within the game informed players of the impending closure. With the delisting, players can no longer access the game for online or offline play.
Timing Coincides with Sequel Release
The shutdown of the original game's Switch version occurs just weeks before the scheduled release of its sequel, Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2, on August 25. This timing suggests a potential strategy to encourage players to purchase the new title.
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Reporting from
Cold Iron Studios has shut down the cloud version of its game, Aliens: Fireteam Elite, on the Nintendo Switch, making the game unplayable for purchasers without offering refunds. This action affects customers who paid up to $60 for the game and coincides with the upcoming release of a sequel.