After record sales on mobile devices, Star Wars: Hunters is coming to PC. After successful playtests, the developers are looking forward to the upcoming release.
Star Wars: Hunters, developed by Zynga, has been available for Nintendo Switch, iOS and Android devices since June 2024.
Although the 4v4 arena shooter initially lacked media attention, it impressed with stunning player numbers and smooth gameplay.
The game will soon celebrate its official PC launch on Steam - and we show you the potential of this underrated Star Wars title.
Technically And Visually Upgraded
The PC version of Star Wars: Hunters aims to take the gaming experience to a new level.
With improved render quality, higher resolution textures and better technical performance, the PC version will not only be visually stunning, but will also appeal to a wider audience.
The move to PC comes as no surprise. Despite Zynga's focus on mobile games, the success of Hunters was simply too great to rule out a PC version.
An announcement trailer back in November 2024 gave the green light for the PC port. At the same time, two playtests were held in December and January, which were met with great interest.
The upcoming launch is designed to invite as many players as possible into the universe, so Star Wars: Hunters will run on both high-end PCs and lower-end laptops.
The minimum system requirements have been kept low accordingly. For example, 4GB of RAM and an Nvidia GeForce GT 730 are enough to play the shooter without any problems.
A Rapid Start: Over 1 Million Downloads In Just 2 Days!
"The success of Star Wars: Hunters on mobile devices and Nintendo Switch led us to bring the game to PC."
said Yaron Leyvan, executive vice president of games at Zynga.
The developers also announced at X that the game reached over one million downloads in just two days and generated over $500,000 in in-game purchases.
Star Wars Hunters achieved nearly 1 million downloads within the first 48 hours after launch.It also made nearly half $500,000 from in-game spending.The game was the most 3rd downloaded app in the USA.https://t.co/Axsd02UmT7 pic.twitter.com/PxJkDzF4Ri
— Daily Star Wars Games (@Daily_SWGames) June 18, 2024
This is a success that many in the industry did not expect, but one that calls for a PC version and offers the mobile game developer ideal opportunities to expand its reach.
A Milestone For Zynga
This move marks a significant turning point for Zynga. Since its acquisition by Take-Two Interactive in 2022, the studio has had new financial resources and opportunities at its disposal.
The success of Hunters opens the door to adapt other popular franchises or to go its own way in PC development.
Zynga has also invested heavily in technologies such as cloud gaming and live service games in recent years, suggesting that more PC games could follow.
With over a million downloads in record time and an ever-growing community, Hunters shows that even smaller Star Wars games can be compelling and provide serious competition to the triple-A titles from Ubisoft and EA.
About Hunters And Possible Release
Star Wars: Hunters takes you to a little-explored era of Star Wars history. Set after the fall of the Galactic Empire, the game takes place on the planet Vespaara, where fighters from across the galaxy battle it out in action-packed arenas.
Featuring a diverse cast of characters, from Bounty Hunters and Droids to Stormtroopers and Wookiees, Hunters offers thrilling 4v4 combat that demands both teamwork and individual skill.
We're excited to announce that Star Wars: Hunters is coming to PC! Here's your first look, check out our new trailer and let us know if you're excited to dive in. #StarWarsHunters pic.twitter.com/pfDUP0GjUa
— Zynga Star Wars (@ZyngaStarWars) November 26, 2024
If you already have an account, you can link it across platforms. This means you can access your progress from anywhere, build on it and continue playing.
The shooter will also remain free-to-play on PC and will be largely funded by cosmetic microtransactions, which have proved very successful in the past.
An exact release date has not yet been announced. According to the developers, the PC version should be available by mid-2025 at the latest.
Whether as a casual game on mobile phones on the go, or as a new competitor to Marvel Rivals and Overwatch on Switch or PC at home: Star Wars: Hunters has the potential to be a long-term success.
Have you ever tried Hunters for a quick round? What do you think of the arena shooter's potential? Let us know in the comments!