Developer Cold Iron Studios shuts down cloud version of $60 game with no refunds
Summary
Ars Technica reports that Cold Iron Studios shut down the cloud version of Aliens: Fireteam Elite on Nintendo Switch with no refunds. The piece frames the shutdown as part of broader concerns about digital ownership and the fragility of licenses tied to cloud games, noting that players lose access entirely and that refunds are not offered. It also situates the move amid industry patterns of offloading older titles and cites potential sequel-driven strategy.