This $60 Aliens Switch game becomes unplayable as servers shut down, with no refunds offered
Buyers of the Switch version of Aliens: Fireteam Elite, which was a very disappointing 2021 take on the popular franchise, were even more disappointed in March when Cold Iron Studios said the game would shut down on August 5. The game was also delisted from the Switch eShop earlier this... Read Entire Article
The cloud-based digital game Aliens: Fireteam Elite for Nintendo Switch, initially priced at $30 or $60 for the Ultimate Edition, is becoming unplayable as its servers are being shut down. This has left owners unable to access the game, despite paying for it. The developer, Cold Iron Studios, has not offered any refunds or apologies, only expressing regret for the inconvenience and providing a discount for the Switch 2 version, essentially forcing players to pay twice for the same game.
The shutdown was announced on August 5, 2026, but the game was already delisted from the Switch eShop earlier in the year. The decision to shut down the game follows its disappointing reception in 2021 and the upcoming release of its sequel, Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 on August 25. This situation highlights the ongoing debate over game ownership and preservation, with some arguing that publishers should provide remedies when they shut down game servers.
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