Stormgate's online multiplayer shuts down amid ai acquisition fallout

Real-time strategy game Stormgate is losingits online multiplayer capabilities as a result of its server provider, Hathora, being acquired by AI-focused company Fireworks AI. This shift has forced Frost Giant Studios, the game's developer, to disable online modes for Stormgate.

Stormgate's multiplayer shutdown leaves players in limbo

Frost Giant Studios had been working on a patch to enable an offline mode, which will allow players to access the campaign and solo modes, but this compromise comes at the expense of the game's competitive and cooperative multiplayer features.

With Hathora abandoning the gaming industry, finding a new server partner for Stormgate's online modes could take an indefinite amount of time, leaving the title in a state of uncertainty. Moreover, Stormgate's player base is relatively small, with under 100 users connected in the past 24 hours, raising doubts about the viability of investing in reviving the game's online features.

As a result, Stormgate's multiplayer shutdown has sparked concerns among players, who have taken to Steam to voice their disappointment, reducing the game's overall rating to