Is Hyper Front still available or discontinued?

The game's servers have been confirmed to be shut down on April 10.

Is Hyper Front still available or discontinued?

NetEase Games is one of the largest gaming companies in China. The company has recently announced that it will be shutting down its online shooter-based game, Hyper Front, on April 10, 2023. As of now, no official reason has been given for the game’s closure. However, speculation is rife that its close resemblance to Riot Games’ hit title, Valorant, could be the cause.

Hyper Front was an online shooter game that involved two teams of five players. These teams faced off against each other in tactical, competitive matches. The game was known for its range of playable characters. Each playable character had unique abilities and powerups. Hyper Front has a variety of weapons to suit different gameplay styles.

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Why is Hyper Front shutting down?

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The game’s features were very similar to those of Riot Games’ Valorant. This may have led to NetEase Games facing legal action from Riot Games in December 2022. In the lawsuit, Riot Games accused NetEase Games of producing a Valorant copycat. It appears that Hyper Front may have been subject to the same legal action. Hyper Front had two battle modes: Casual and Ranked. Casual mode included Classic, Death Fight, Arms Race, and Conquest match types, while Ranked matches included Search and Destroy. The Search and Destroy mode allowed players to rank up by defeating other players, adding an element of competition and strategy to the game.

Developers often take inspiration from popular games and add their own unique features to their titles, but the similarities between Hyper Front and Valorant were striking. The game’s environment was sci-fi, much like Valorant’s, and the characters and weapons bore a strong resemblance to those in Riot Games‘ title.

The decision to shut down Hyper Front has disappointed many players who enjoyed the game’s features and gameplay. Some have expressed their disappointment and frustration on social media. Meanwhile, others have called for NetEase Games to provide an explanation for the shutdown.

It is unclear what the future holds for NetEase Games’ other titles and whether they will face similar legal action from other game developers. Hyper Front’s shutdown marks the end of an era for NetEase Games and its fans. While the game had its unique features and gameplay, its similarities to Valorant appear to have been its downfall. Whether the gaming company will produce another title with similar features or whether it will pursue a new direction remains to be seen. Whatever the outcome, the gaming community will undoubtedly be keeping a close eye on NetEase Games’ next move.

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