Developer Flying Wild Hog and publisher Jagex announced both the end of sale and online server closure of their game Space Punks recently. The game was pulled on September 5th, 2023, but the servers will remain online until November 6th, 2023 according to their news update, which begins:
Dear Pathfinders,
It is with a heavy heart that we share this news regarding Space Punks. Flying Wild Hog and Jagex regretfully announce the discontinuation of support for Space Punks. This decision follows careful consideration of market conditions and our goals, and while tough, it was deemed necessary.
Our mission is to craft games that stay close to gamers’ hearts for years. We would like to express our deep gratitude to all of you who joined us on this journey, from early access to Open Beta. Your feedback has been invaluable.
A special thank you to the Space Punks Team – for your dedication, hard work and energy.
Live services for Space Punks will conclude on November 6th, 2023. The in-game store and Epic storefront access will cease starting September 5th, 2023.
All players that have made purchases are eligible for a refund. For details on service shutdown and refunds, refer to the FAQ in the Updates section. We extend heartfelt gratitude to our incredible community of players. Farewell, Pathfinders, we look forward to our next adventure.
Update on PlaySpacePunks.com
The posting cited above contains a brief nine question FAQ. The publisher also has a news article saved on their site here with a slightly different FAQ section including how to get refunds from Epic Games.
I’ll add it to the Watch List, and we’ll get a game entry opened.