Harmonix seems to be taking resources away from its support ofFuser, just months after beingacquired by Epic Games.
In anews post on Harmonix’s website, the developer, which is also behind theRock Bandfranchise, detailed some changes coming to the rhythm game over the course of this year, most of which scale it back. However, Harmonix made a point to reassure fans that the game isn’t going anywhere anytime soon: “While the way we support the community is changing, we remain committed to supporting the live, in-game features and carry a ton of appreciation for theFuserfam and your boundless creativity.”
Still, it doesn’t change thatFuserwill be getting less content from here on out. One of Harmonix’s first announcements is that the game’s songs from its 2021 Mixtape Packs are going to become available for individual purchase as the game’s final pieces of paid DLC.
Similarly,FuserSessions streams will be happening less frequently andFuserGuest Sessions, which feature the game’s notable streamers, will be winding down entirely. Social accounts for the game will, likewise, be shutting down, save for English-speaking versions.
Fuser‘s changes show the signs of a slow but inevitable end of support for the game, one of many that Harmonix claimed would continue to be fully supported following its acquisition by Epic Games. In apost made immediately after the acquisition, Harmonix promised thatFuser’sevents wouldn’t change and that none of the servers for its games would go offline. But it’s not clear how long the developer will be able to keep those promises.
Epic Games purchased Harmonix with the intention of having the studio assist in creating its online universe. Additionally, the studio will help the team developingFortnitewith its own live music events. Major artists like Travis Scott andAriana Grandehave had their own concerts in the massively popular battle royale title.
