Scavenge the last hours before December
The free-to-play PvPvE survival shooterScavengersis closing its doors. Studio Improbable confirms it will shut downScavengerson July 28, 2025.
Inan announcement, the team notes that it’s been a while since its latest update. The reason for the closure looks to be a slowly dwindling player base for the shooter.
“The last few months have seen a decline in the playerbase, and whilst we explored many options to reinvigorate server population while the game is in early access, it became clear that it was unsustainable to continue development and live service,” the statement reads. “We’re all proud of what we accomplished, and are grateful to every player who took the time to play, even if it was just for a short while.”
The studio says it plans to celebrate the next few weeks, leading up to the shutdown.
A jagged, gorgeous winter
Shown off at the2018 Game Awards,Scavengerswas originally in development at Midwinter Entertainment. The team wasbought by Improbablein 2019, andScavengerslaunched into an early access in 2021.
In May, Improbablesold Midwinterto Behaviour Interactive, where the team is now working on an unannounced project. A small team was left to keepScavengersrunning, while the console versions were scrapped. Improbable said in a statement at the time that the cut was to help the company’s announced focus on the metaverse.
It’s a shame to see for the remainingScavengersfans. Hopefully those who held out hope will see something they like in Midwinter’s new project at Behaviour.
