Sunborn Network has announced the end of Girls' Frontline: Fire Control, the 3D third-person shooter developed by Hecate Team. The game will officially terminate operations on August 26, 2026, closing before it ever reached a global audience. For fans of the broader Girls' Frontline IP, it's a bittersweet farewell to a spinoff that barely had time to find its footing.
From Project NET to Early Shutdown: A Brief Timeline
The game had a relatively swift development-to-launch arc. Originally teased as Project NET in December 2024, it opened global pre-registration in September 2025, before rolling out to Android in November 2025 and iOS in January 2026 — exclusively in Southeast Asia. Less than six months after its iOS launch, the shutdown was confirmed.
📅 Key Dates at a Glance
- Dec 2024 Introduced as Project NET
- Sep 2025 Global pre-registration opens
- Nov 2025 Android release in SEA
- Jan 2026 iOS release in SEA
- Jul 24, 2026 Downloads, new registrations & purchases disabled
- Aug 26, 2026 Official end of service (EOS)
What Kind of Game Was Fire Control?
Girls' Frontline: Fire Control was a casual 3D TPS rooted in the lore of the popular Girls' Frontline universe. Players commanded characters inspired by real-world firearm models across 5v5 strategic combat scenarios, adapting to varied enemy types and building their squads around synergy and role flexibility. One of its more approachable features was an intuitive auto-aim system designed to ease newcomers into the shooter genre.
It blended high-intensity shooting with a layer of team-building strategy, aiming to appeal to both existing Girls' Frontline fans and broader TPS audiences. However, that middle-ground approach may have been part of its challenge — the auto-aim system that welcomed beginners also drew criticism from more seasoned shooter fans.
The Official Shutdown Announcement
The FIRE CONTROL Operations Team broke the news on X (formerly Twitter), stating that after a comprehensive review of their operation plans, the decision was made to terminate services. The team also extended an apology for any inconvenience the shutdown may cause to the community.
Girls' Frontline: Fire Control Service Termination Announcement
— Girls' Frontline: Fire Control-EN Official (@GFLFIRECONTROL) June 10, 2026
To all members of the Chrono Squad,
Thank you all for your continued support.
After a comprehensive evaluation of our operation plans, we regret to inform you that Girls' Frontline: Fire Control will officially… pic.twitter.com/91ZCwOBl2Q
What Players Can Still Do Before EOS
The game isn't gone just yet — there's still time to log in and make the most of the remaining weeks. Here's what you need to know about the wind-down schedule and compensation:
- The game remains playable until the August 26, 2026 EOS date.
- July 24, 2026 is the last day to download the game; after this, new downloads, account registrations, and in-game purchases will all be disabled.
- Players receive 2,000 Free Diamonds every Wednesday as compensation until EOS.
- The team has promised further details on compensation for remaining paid diamonds and related account rights.
If you're still playing or want to experience the game before it disappears, now is the time. Log in on Wednesdays to collect those free diamond drops and keep an eye on official channels for the full compensation plan.
How to Make the Most of Your Final Days in Fire Control
- 1 Download the game before July 24, 2026 if you haven't already — after that date, the app will no longer be available.
- 2 Log in every Wednesday to claim your 2,000 Free Diamonds in compensation.
- 3 Follow the official @GFLFIRECONTROL account on X for updates on the paid diamond refund plan.
- 4 Enjoy remaining content and modes — the servers stay live until August 26, giving you roughly two more months of play.
Official Gameplay Trailer
Community Reaction: Disappointment but Little Surprise
The announcement has been met with a mix of disappointment and resigned acceptance across the player community. While it's always unfortunate to see a title tied to a major IP like Girls' Frontline close its doors — especially before it could expand beyond SEA — many fans weren't caught off guard.
Others were more blunt in their assessment: the game simply wasn't competitive enough in a genre dominated by titles like Call of Duty: Mobile and Valorant. Its casual approach to gunplay, while accessible, may have alienated the exact audience a TPS needs to retain for long-term health.
A Missed Opportunity for Global Players
Perhaps the most stinging part of this closure is that Girls' Frontline: Fire Control never got to prove itself on a global stage. Players outside SEA who were waiting for a wider rollout will now never get the chance to try it. For Sunborn Network, it's back to the drawing board for how to expand the Girls' Frontline universe into the competitive mobile shooter space.
Whether this signals a broader challenge for the IP or simply a misfire on execution remains to be seen. The original Girls' Frontline and its successors have maintained dedicated fanbases — Fire Control's shutdown is a setback, not an endpoint for the franchise.
