Sony Online Entertainment to Extinguish Four MMOs

Free Realms, Vanguard, Star Wars: Clone Wars Adventures, and Wizardry Online will close by the end of July.

Sony Online Entertainment has announced that it will shut down four MMOs Free Realms and Star Wars: Clone Wars Adventures will end by March 31, while Vanguard: Saga of Heroes and Wizardry Online will end by July 31.

“At Sony Online Entertainment, we are always evaluating our portfolio to ensure we’re providing players with the best gameplay experiences. At times, as part of this commitment, we have to make the difficult decision to sunset a game so we can refocus our resources on other areas in the best interest of our company and player community.

With that said, it is with a heavy heart that we announce our decision to discontinue development on Free Realms, Star Wars: Clone Wars Adventures, Vanguard: Saga of Heroes and Wizardry Online. Although these closures will occur later this year, in the spirit of full transparency, we are announcing this now so our players have time to adjust to the news and make plans to enjoy the time remaining in these games.”

The official statement ended with the publisher thanking players for "their commitment and the wonderful memories we made together over the years in these worlds.”