'That's how you actually end a live service' — this developer just shut down a free-to-play game by releasing an offline version with no microtransactions for fans to keep playing

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Sep 2, 2026, 8:05 am90 ptsTrending
Free-to-play live service game Let it Die shut down earlier this week It's not the end, though, as players will still be able to play the game in a new offline state The new offline version costs just $19.99 / £16.99 / AU$28.50 and has all microtransactions removed It feels like a live service game is shutting…

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