Bandai Namco Entertainment has revealed plans to cease online services for the PvPvE mech extraction shooter Synduality: Echo of Ada around May 2027. The game will shift to an offline-only format, allowing players to retain some of their save data and purchased items for the exclusive PvE extraction shooter mode.
No further online service updates will be provided after those scheduled for October 2026. Syn Coins, the game’s premium currency, can still be purchased until December 17 at 3 PM UTC (notably, Syn Coins expire 150 days after the next login following purchase). The data transfer feature enabling players to carry over some progress to the offline version is set to launch in December, with additional details to follow.
The official shutdown date for Synduality’s online services and the transition to the offline version will be announced in March 2027. All online features in the current version will be unavailable post-transition.
Launched in January 2025 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows (Steam), Synduality currently boasts an all-time peak of 3,622 players on Steam (via SteamDB). Despite a promising start, criticism over its pay-to-play model, limited content, and harsh PvP gameplay (characterized by extraction shooter staples like item loss upon death and unbalanced loadouts) resulted in a “Mixed” rating on Valve’s platform.
Nevertheless, the shift to a PvE-only offline mode appears to have sparked enthusiasm among Japanese fans. Many attributed their dissatisfaction to the game’s PvP elements, particularly player killing that led to the loss of favorite mechs, prompting several players to consider returning. While opinions vary, many believe PvP contributed to the game’s initial decline in popularity. As one commenter notes, “For over 90% of players, the PvP was a reason to quit. They should make the offline mode available sooner without waiting for the end of online services. Many would play if there were no PvP, potentially increasing the playerbase.” Another user adds, “I’ve been saying they should offer PvE from the start, but they didn’t. Maybe the offline version will cause a huge spike in concurrent players. I’d definitely play an offline version focused solely on PvE.”
Only time will reveal how well Synduality’s offline version performs, but the change in direction seems to be resonating with fans.
Synduality Echo of Ada is available for PC (Steam), PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.