Dauntless, a free-to-play game in the style of Monster Hunter, will be permanently closed on 29 May due to problems within the studio

Dauntless, a free-to-play action RPG created in the style of Monster Hunter, will be closed on 29 May 2025 after a bunch of problems faced by its developer, Phoenix Labs.

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The studio announced the closure of the game, noting that Dauntless will not receive any updates or new content until the closure date. The game will no longer be available for play after 29 May 2025.

Phoenix Labs expressed gratitude to its players and partners for their support over the years. The game has become not just a game world, but a place where friendships have been formed among the community. Although the studio admits its mistakes, it has always tried to provide the best experience to players.

The game's closure was expected after Phoenix Labs laid off most of its staff in January this year. The game's problems began after the acquisition of the crypto studio by Forte Labs in 2023. In December 2024, a controversial update was released that significantly changed the game systems and caused a negative reaction from players.

Although Dauntless was quite popular at the beginning of its existence, it was unable to maintain its success due to numerous problems and changes in the development team. Now, players only have a few months to enjoy the game before it is finally closed.

Source: @PlayDauntless