This game wanted to be the Monster Hunter-killer, but it will close its doors very soon

The popular monster-hunting game, Dauntless, will close its doors on May 29, 2025, according to a recent announcement from its developer, Phoenix Labs. The company has confirmed that the title will not receive any more updates or new content, leaving players with little time to enjoy what remains of the game.

A game that has always wanted to be Monster Hunter instead of Monster Hunter

Since its launch five years ago, Dauntless was presented as “the Monster Hunter game we were all waiting for,” although this only lasted for about six months. The release of Monster Hunter: World by Capcom changed the landscape, as the latter was received as a superior experience in comparison, quickly overshadowing Dauntless.

Last year, the situation at Phoenix Labs deteriorated drastically. In May 2024, the developer announced massive layoffs and the cancellation of several projects in development as a last-ditch effort to survive. This process culminated in December with the launch of Dauntless on Steam, which was a disaster. Players experienced progress resets and a new monetization model that was widely criticized, resulting in overwhelming negative reviews.

Additionally, some critics suggest that the acquisition of Phoenix Labs by the cryptocurrency company Forte in 2023 may have negatively affected the game. Although the consequences of this purchase are not completely clear, it is evident that the competition from Monster Hunter has been a decisive factor in the decline of Dauntless.

With the imminent arrival of Monster Hunter: Wilds, which promises to be even more appealing, the future of Dauntless seems bleak. The player community is reflecting on this chapter that is coming to an end, and many are questioning what the future holds for other projects from Phoenix Labs, such as Fae Farm.

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