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title: "Warface: Clutch: Shutdown Status and Legacy Guide"
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summary: "Warface: Clutch has been shut down in the West. This guide covers what happened and when, what it means for your account, purchases and refunds, what the game was, and where to go next. Researched September 2026 —…"
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# Warface: Clutch: Shutdown Status and Legacy Guide

Warface: Clutch has been shut down in the West. This guide covers what happened and when, what it means for your account, purchases and refunds, what the game was, and where to go next.

*Researched September 2026 — current as of the sunset: global PC servers closed May 27, 2026 and console servers August 25, 2026. Live games change; check the linked sources if something differs.*

## Quick Start

1. **The global game is offline.** MY.GAMES shut down the Warface: Clutch PC servers on **May 27, 2026** and the console servers on **August 25, 2026**. The Steam version (app 291480) no longer connects to live servers.
2. **In-game purchases stopped on February 26, 2026.** From then until shutdown you could still use existing currency and items, but you couldn't buy anything new.
3. **Your items are gone.** Once the servers closed, all in-game content became inaccessible. MY.GAMES announced no account migration or item transfer.
4. **Refunds go through your store or MY.GAMES support.** Coverage reports say players could ask for refunds through their platform's support (Steam, Epic Games Store, Nintendo, Xbox, PlayStation) or through MY.GAMES Support. Success depends on each store's policy.
5. **The game is being delisted** from digital storefronts. Library copies may remain but won't work, because the game needs constant server connectivity.
6. **The CIS/Russian version is separate.** It's run by Astrum Entertainment, and Wikipedia reports it remains active on PC. It's a different service, and your global account and inventory don't carry over.
7. **Want something similar?** Look for another free-to-play, class-based military shooter that has both PvP and co-op PvE (see "What Warface Was" for the features to look for).

## Timeline

| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| October 21, 2013 | Warface launches on PC in North America and Europe |
| April 2014 | Xbox 360 version launches (discontinued February 2015) |
| 2018 | PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions launch |
| February 2019 | Development moves to Blackwood Games |
| February 2020 | Nintendo Switch version launches |
| November 2023 | Rebranded as **Warface: Clutch** |
| December 2025 | Echoes of Valor seasonal update and the new Agent **Linus Rimmel** |
| February 12, 2026 | Last notable content update: Engineer and Sniper classes for Agent Linus Rimmel, the **PPK-20** submachine gun, and the Forbidden Science event with Bounty Hunt matches |
| February 26, 2026 | Sunset announced; all in-game purchases and payments disabled |
| May 27, 2026 | **PC servers shut down permanently** |
| August 25, 2026 | **Console servers shut down** |

MY.GAMES' announcement said: "After many years together, we have made the difficult decision to begin the sunset process for Warface: Clutch." The company said the decision followed "an evaluation of the project's long-term prospects" and that it was moving resources to other products and new initiatives. Between February 26 and the shutdown dates, players could keep playing with the content and items they already owned.

The official shutdown FAQ, posted on the Steam news feed on February 26, 2026, put it this way: "All eligible funds can be refunded in accordance with the policies of the platform where the purchase was made."

## The Final Seasons (Late 2025 to February 2026)

The game was still getting regular content right up to the sunset announcement, which is why the shutdown surprised a lot of active players. Here's what the last few months of official updates added, per the Warface: Clutch Steam news feed:

| Update | What it added |
|---|---|
| 20.11.2025 | **Bergara MG** sniper rifle; Outcast (part 2), Grunge, Cardinal and Network weapon series; new Sniper and Rifleman skins for Agent **Shi Hao** |
| Late November 2025 | **Gold Rush** PvP mode: collect ingots from safes and downed enemies and bank them at turn-in stations. First team to 175 ingots (or the leader when time runs out) wins. Played on Bridges Modern and Destination Modern |
| 18.12.2025 | **Echoes of Valor** season: the **Stronghold** Special Operation, the **ShAK-12** battle rifle, a Battle Pass, seasonal Prestige levels and a Ranked Matches season. The season was scheduled to run until March 19, 2026 |
| December 2025 | Agent **Linus Rimmel** (Rifleman first) and a Christmas event with the Ice Power weapon series |
| 15.01.2026 | Hera Arms CQR and Bushmaster BA50 returned to the arsenal; Medic skin for Linus Rimmel |
| 12.02.2026 | Engineer and Sniper for Linus Rimmel, the **PPK-20** SMG, and the Forbidden Science event |

A "Winter 2026" roadmap also promised faster weapon progression. It raised weapon mastery and Armory bonuses from 25% to 50%, and added infinite weapon progression past max level, paying out 40 parts per level. Two weeks after the February 12 update, the sunset was announced and purchases were switched off.

### Stronghold, the last Special Operation

MY.GAMES published a full official guide to Stronghold in December 2025, so it's the best-documented of the late raids. The mission sends the squad to **Labyrinth Island** to rescue **General Wharton**. The co-op version runs through five sections:

1. **Rocky Shore:** a landing under fire from sniper positions.
2. **Old City:** narrow streets with dug-in defenders.
3. **Bridge:** a crossing with an allied Mech in support.
4. **Catacombs:** flooded tunnels.
5. **Heart of the Labyrinth:** the final boss fight.

A separate solo **Campaign** mission told Wharton's side of the escape, through the prison, the bridge tiers and the catacombs, and ended with eliminating the traitor Scott. Both missions had their own achievements.

## What Warface Was

Useful if you're looking for a replacement or just remembering the game.

### Classes

| Class | Role | Signature kit |
|---|---|---|
| **Rifleman** | Frontline damage | Assault rifles and LMGs; handed out ammo to the team |
| **Medic** | Close-range and sustain | Shotguns; defibrillator revives and med kits |
| **Engineer** | Mobile SMG fighter, utility | SMGs; armor repair kits and claymores |
| **Sniper** | Long-range picks | Bolt-action and semi-auto sniper rifles |
| **SED** | Humanoid robot class (added later) | Heavy weapons, used in particular modes |

The class loop was the heart of Warface: a squad needed a Medic to revive, an Engineer to repair armor, and a Rifleman to keep ammo flowing. In PvE that synergy mattered more than raw aim.

In its last years the game also sold **Agents**: named characters such as Linus Rimmel and Shi Hao, each tied to specific classes and cosmetic skins. They were cosmetic and class variants rather than separate classes.

### Modes
- **PvP:** Team Deathmatch, Plant the Bomb, Storm, Free for All and more, plus ranked matches. A Battle Royale mode was added during the game's life.
- **PvE:** Co-op missions and multi-stage **Special Operations** raids with bosses (Stronghold was one of the last to get an official full guide), the best source of rare gear.
- **Battle Pass seasons** added themed rewards (for example, the Storm Peak seasonal content and the final Echoes of Valor season).
- **Limited events** rotated in special modes, such as the Forbidden Science event's Bounty Hunt matches in February 2026.

### Economy
Wikipedia lists the currencies as Experience Points (rank), **Warface Dollars** (renting and buying equipment), **Vendor Points** (unlocking the arsenal) and premium **Kredits** bought with real money, alongside crates, sponsor unlock trees, seasonal battle passes and events. All of this is now inaccessible on global servers.

### How it was received
Warface was developed originally by Crytek Kiev. It won "Best Social/Casual/Online Game" at Gamescom 2012 and "Best FPS Game" at G-Star 2012, but reviews were mixed: Metacritic lists 62/100 for PC and 60/100 for Xbox 360. It still ran for about 13 years in the West, which is a long life for a free-to-play shooter.

## If You Still Have the Game Installed

- **Uninstall it.** The global client can't connect to anything, so it's just using disk space.
- **Check your store's refund options** if you bought anything recently. Policies differ, and some stores are strict about how long ago you paid.
- **Save your memories.** Screenshots and clips are all that's left of loadouts and match history. There's no data export.
- **Ask about your personal data if it matters to you.** The shutdown FAQ says personal data is kept "in accordance with applicable laws and the MY.GAMES Privacy Policy." Players keep the right to request access to their data or its deletion by contacting customer support.
- **Support requests filed before closure still count.** MY.GAMES said support would stay available through the shutdown period, and that all requests submitted before the closure would be reviewed and processed. If you filed a ticket before your platform's shutdown date, keep the ticket reference.
- **Watch for scams.** Sites offering "Warface account recovery," "private servers with your items" or "Clutch revival" downloads are not from MY.GAMES. Don't give them your MY.GAMES credentials.

## Where to Go Next

There's no official successor, so choose by what you actually played Warface for:

| If you loved... | Look for... |
|---|---|
| PvE Special Operations with bosses | Co-op shooters with raid-style missions and gear progression |
| Class interplay (revives, ammo, armor) | Team shooters with hard class roles and a revive system |
| Plant the Bomb and ranked PvP | Round-based tactical shooters with a bomb mode and ranked queue |
| MY.GAMES' ecosystem | MY.GAMES still runs **War Robots: Frontiers**, a free-to-play mech shooter it promoted on the Warface: Clutch Steam news feed; it's a very different game (robots, not soldiers) |

Whatever you pick, start fresh: nothing from your Warface inventory, rank or purchase history carries over to any other game.

## Common Mistakes to Avoid

- **Assuming the Russian version is the same service.** It isn't. Different operator, different accounts, and no inventory transfer.
- **Downloading "private server" clients.** Unofficial server emulators and repacks are common malware vectors and violate the old terms.
- **Waiting on a refund you never requested.** Refunds only happen if you contact your platform's support or MY.GAMES Support yourself.
- **Buying "Warface keys" or currency from resellers.** Anything sold after February 26, 2026 for the global version is worthless.

## Advanced Tips (for veterans moving on)

- **Pick a successor by what you liked.** If you loved PvE Special Operations, look for a co-op shooter with raid-style bosses. If you loved PvP class interplay, look for a class-based competitive FPS.
- **Carry the class habits over:** calling for revives, dropping resupplies, and pre-aiming Plant the Bomb angles work in most tactical shooters.
- **Keep your MY.GAMES account secure** if you use it for other games. Scammers target players from shut-down games with fake "compensation" emails.

## FAQ

**Is Warface: Clutch shut down?**
Yes, in the West. PC servers closed May 27, 2026 and console servers August 25, 2026.

**Can I still play on Steam?**
Not the global version. The Steam client for app 291480 no longer connects to live servers, and the game is being delisted.

**Will my items transfer anywhere?**
No. MY.GAMES said access to all in-game content ends at server shutdown, and it announced no migration.

**Can I get a refund?**
You can ask your platform's support (Steam, Epic Games Store, Nintendo, Xbox or PlayStation) or MY.GAMES Support. Whether you get one depends on each store's policy.

**Why was it shut down?**
MY.GAMES said it was reallocating resources to other products and new projects after about 13 years of operation.

**Is the Russian Warface still running?**
Wikipedia reports that the Russian version, operated by Astrum Entertainment for the CIS region, remains active on PC. It's a separate service with separate accounts.

**What platforms was Warface on?**
PC (from 2013), Xbox 360 (2014 to 2015), PlayStation 4 and Xbox One (2018), and Nintendo Switch (2020). The remaining console versions shut down on August 25, 2026.

**Can I still use my MY.GAMES account?**
Yes, for other MY.GAMES games. Only Warface: Clutch's servers and content are gone.

**Was the game still getting updates before the shutdown?**
Yes. The Echoes of Valor season (December 2025) added the Stronghold Special Operation, and updates in January and February 2026 added the PPK-20 and new Agent roles. The sunset was announced on February 26, 2026, two weeks after the last content update.

**Can I get my personal data deleted?**
Yes. The official FAQ says you can request access to or deletion of your personal data through MY.GAMES customer support.

**What was the "Clutch" name?**
The November 2023 rebrand of Warface, introduced to "better prepare for the future."

## Sources

- [MY.GAMES Support: Project shut-down notification](https://support.my.games/wf_int/project_shut_down/5135)
- [Warface: Clutch Steam news feed (shutdown notice, February 2026 update)](https://api.steampowered.com/ISteamNews/GetNewsForApp/v2/?appid=291480&count=15)
- [Worthplaying: Warface: Clutch shutting down in May (PC) and August (consoles)](https://worthplaying.com/article/2026/3/2/news/149159-warface-clutch-shutting-down-in-may-pc-and-august-consoles/)
- [KitGuru: Free-to-play FPS Warface to shut down after 13 years](https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/mustafa-mahmoud/free-to-play-fps-warface-to-shut-down-after-13-years/)
- [Steam News: Warface: Clutch update 12.02.2026](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/291480/view/507353701368725568)
- [Bleeding Cool: Storm Peak seasonal content](https://bleedingcool.com/games/warface-clutch-releases-new-storm-peak-seasonal-content/)
- [Wikipedia: Warface](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warface)