Regardless of being introduced for Swap again in 2024 and even being given an “early 2026” launch window final 12 months, Amazon Video games and Glowmade have right now introduced that the get together platformer King of Meat will likely be shutting up store earlier than it may make the bounce to Nintendo techniques.
Whereas the sport has now been faraway from all storefronts to stop any new purchases, the King of Meat servers will likely be sticking round on all presently out there platforms (Steam, Xbox Collection and PS5) till ninth April, so these with the sport already downloaded nonetheless have a couple of weeks to take advantage of.
Between now and the server’s shut date, all those that bought the sport are entitled to a full refund.
“Regardless of the creativity and innovation Glowmade delivered to King of Meat, the sport has sadly not discovered the viewers we hoped for,” a brand new message on the King of Meat web site reads. “Consequently, we now have made the tough choice to conclude our funding within the sport, and King of Meat’s servers will shut on April 9, 2026. Gamers will be capable of entry and play all present content material till then, so we encourage you to take pleasure in your remaining time within the sport along with your fellow Contenders.”
After clarifying refund availability, the message concludes with the next thank-you observe:
We wish to sincerely thank each participant who supported King of Meat and the great neighborhood that fashioned round it. Your enthusiasm, creativeness, and suggestions have meant the world to us and to the staff at Glowmade. We’re grateful for Glowmade’ s partnership and fervour all through this journey and need them continued success sooner or later.
Reside service closures have come thick and quick in recent times, nevertheless it’s nonetheless a disgrace that we by no means acquired to see this one materialise on Swap, particularly after it cropped up within the March 2025 Nintendo Direct. Here is hoping that Glowmade’s subsequent challenge has the legs to final just a little longer.
Did you ever try KoM on different platforms? Had been you hoping to see it materialise on Swap? Tell us within the feedback.
[source kingofmeat.com]
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