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Online Shooter 'The Cube, Save Us' Shuts Down After 2 Months

4/9/2026

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The Cube, Save Us, online extraction shooter developed by XL Games, will shut down on May 8.
The game launched on March 18.
The first day peaked at 5,177 players.
The game quickly dropped to hundreds of players daily after launch, drawing criticism as a "cash grab."
Full refunds will be issued for purchases made via Steam, as the closure highlights ongoing challenges in the live-service game market.

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Story summary

The Cube, Save Us, online extraction shooter developed by XL Games, will shut down on May 8.
The game launched on March 18.
The first day peaked at 5,177 players.
The game quickly dropped to hundreds of players daily after launch, drawing criticism as a "cash grab."
Full refunds will be issued for purchases made via Steam, as the closure highlights ongoing challenges in the live-service game market.