Overview of EA’s 2025 Game Shutdowns
- EA has announced the discontinuation of 13 games in 2025, prominently including Madden NFL 21.
- The closures commence on January 16 with Rory McIlroy PGA Tour and The Simpsons: Tapped Out scheduled to follow shortly thereafter.
- Additional game shutdowns from EA are anticipated later in the year.
In a recent update, Electronic Arts (EA) has revealed a list of 13 games set to be discontinued in 2025. As live-service gaming becomes the norm, the regular shutting down of titles—especially those relying heavily on online multiplayer—has become somewhat expected. Following a significant number of server closures last year, this latest round of shutdowns reminds players of the ever-evolving landscape of gaming.
The previously popular titles facing closure span various platforms, reflecting EA’s ongoing practice of decommissioning servers. Fortunately, players have been provided ample advanced notice, which allows them to enjoy their games one last time before the servers go offline.
The first title on EA’s 2025 shutdown list is Rory McIlroy PGA Tour, with its servers shutting down on January 16. This will be swiftly followed by The Simpsons: Tapped Out on January 24. Additionally, on January 29, EA will phase out a collection of seven mobile games. Among notable February shut-downs is UFC 3, scheduled for February 17, while both EA Sports UFC Mobile 2 and NCAA 14 will cease operation on March 13, culminating with Madden NFL 21 going offline on June 30.
EA Games Slated for Shutdown in 2025
- Rory McIlroy PGA Tour – January 16
- The Simpsons: Tapped Out – January 24
- Blood & Glory Immortals – January 29
- Contract Killer: Sniper – January 29
- Deer Hunter Classic – January 29
- Dino Hunter: Deadly Shores – January 29
- Eternity Warriors 4 – January 29
- Frontline Commando 2 – January 29
- Frontline Commando: D-Day – January 29
- UFC 3 – February 17
- EA Sports UFC Mobile 2 – March 13
- NCAA 14 – March 13
- Madden NFL 21 – June 30
Among the titles on this list, The Simpsons: Tapped Out and NCAA 14 resonate strongly with dedicated fans. Following the announcement of the game’s shutdown, fans have launched petitions to preserve The Simpsons: Tapped Out, citing their long-term commitment to the title. Meanwhile, NCAA 14, long cherished as a core representation of college football gaming, faces a similar fate. The success of the newly-released EA Sports College Football 25 has sparked speculation regarding the timing of this shutdown, particularly as NCAA 14 remains limited to older console platforms, namely the PS3 and Xbox 360.
This announcement does not represent a complete inventory of all games that may be discontinued in 2025. Gamers should anticipate further announcements from EA as the year progresses, detailing additional titles that may be impacted.
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