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EAhas updated its list of games that it’s shutting down in 2025, confirming 13 titles that are on the chopping block this year. In the age of live-service games and a heavy focus on online multiplayer features, it’s sad, but really no surprise, that titles are shut down every now and again.EAshuts down the servers of its games on a regular basis, with multiple noteworthy games shut down last year.
EA shut down all kinds of games last year, from popular mobile titles to beloved console games likeBattlefield 3. Unfortunately, EA is going to continue shutting down games in 2025, with the company so far confirming 13 titles that will be shut down this year. While this is certainly disappointing, the good news is that EA has given fans enough advanced notice to get in their final games before the servers are sunset.
The first EA game shutting down in 2025 isRory McIlroy PGA Touron January 16, followed byThe Simpsons: Tapped Outon January 24. Then abatch of seven EA mobile games is shutting down on January 29. As far as the February departures go, so far onlyUFC 3is confirmed to be shutting down on February 17, whileEA Sports UFC Mobile 2andNCAA 14are shutting down on March 13. Finally,Madden NFL 21is shutting down on June 30.
List of EA Games Shutting Down in 2025
Out of these, the ones likely to sting the most for EA fans areThe Simpsons: Tapped OutandNCAA 14. Fans have startedThe Simpsons: Tapped Outpetitions in an effort to save the game, with many fans absolutely heartbroken that a title they’ve spent years playing will soon be going away forever.NCAA 14, meanwhile, has been the go-to college football game for many fans for years. One has to wonder if the recent release and massive success ofEA Sports College Football 25has played a role inNCAA 14being shut down. It being trapped on the PS3 and Xbox 360 means that its shutdown may not impact allthatmany players, but it’s still a disappointing development nevertheless.
Of course, this is not the full, comprehensive list of every EA game shutting down in 2025. Fans can expect more titles to be added to the list throughout the year, though it remains to be seen what otherEA games will shut downthis year.
