Tencent is shutting down its free-to-play shooter, Synced.
Terminating the servers a yr to the day after the shooter launched, Tencent did not give a cause for the closure, solely telling gamers that whereas they might proceed to „benefit from the sport and use any current in-game objects“ for now, Synced will probably be absolutely „retired“ at 7pm September 8 (GMT -8).
Consequently, the sport has disabled all new registrations and its in-app retailer.
„Thanks a lot for taking part in Synced and being a valued member of its group, however we remorse to tell you that the sport will probably be retired this September,“ developer Subsequent Studios stated in a message posted to Steam.
„You’ll nonetheless have the ability to benefit from the sport and use any current in-game objects till the Termination Date.“
The shooter has a „combined“ consumer evaluate rating on Steam, though many current critiques have been „Largely Unfavorable“, with many gamers complaining of matchmaking and stability points.
Earlier this yr, Tencent increased its shareholding investment in Remedy Entertainment to 14 p.c.