NetEase Games has officially announced the shutdown of its sci-fi 5v5 tactical shooter, Operation Apocalypse, which will cease operations on December 12, 2024. The game, which launched in China on August 30, 2024, will no longer be available to players after that date.
Reasons for the Shutdown
Despite its recent release, NetEase decided to pull the plug on Operation Apocalypse due to its performance not meeting internal expectations. Built on Unreal Engine 4, Operation Apocalypse was seen as a spiritual successor to Hyper Front, another NetEase title that was discontinued in 2023 following a lawsuit from Riot Games over its similarity to Valorant.
Service End Date and Player Compensation
As part of the shutdown, the game’s download portal is already closed, and new player registrations and recharges have been suspended. The game’s official website will also be taken offline when the service ends on December 12.
NetEase has introduced a welfare plan to compensate players who invested time and money in the game:
- Android players can access in-game benefits for other NetEase titles, such as Knives Out and Firefly Assault.
- iOS users are encouraged to try a new NetEase game to continue their gaming experience.
- Unused in-game currency, Star Stones, can be used until the shutdown date. For players who purchased Star Stones with real money, these will be converted into equivalent points to be used in other NetEase games.
