A StarCraft-Inspired RTS Lost Multiplayer Thanks to AI

Hathora announced on April 1, 2026, that the online multiplayer for Frost Giant Studios’ real-time strategy game, Stormgate, will be shut down in early May. This decision comes after Hathora was acquired by Fireworks AI. Stormgate, released in Summer 2025, received mixed reviews, but the bigger concern is what this means for game development. Hathora provided servers for Stormgate, and their new partnership with an AI company has led to the game losing its online functionality. Frost Giant Studios will now need to update Stormgate to allow players to enjoy it offline.








