The popular game Plants vs. Zombies HD for Apple devices will no longer be playable after June 24, 2026. Publisher EA announced the game is being discontinued, bringing an end to over 17 years of service for players on Apple computers and devices. Originally released in May 2009, the quirky tower defense game has been a long-time favorite, but EA is ending support for it.
The Plants vs. Zombies games were incredibly popular when smartphones first became widespread, but they’ve struggled to maintain that same level of success recently. The newest installment, Plants vs. Zombies 3, was removed from app stores in November 2024 because players weren’t happy with it. After significant improvements based on that feedback, it was quietly re-released in 2025.
All EA Games Listed for Shutdown in 2026 (So Far)
Past
- Anthem (Xbox One, PlayStation 4, EA App) – January 12
- The Sims Mobile (iOS, Android) – January 20
- NBA Live 19 (Xbox One, PlayStation 4) – January 30
- Madden NFL 24 (EA Play Pro, EA Play List) – February 17
- Real Racing 3 (Apple, Google, Amazon, Facebook) – March 20
Upcoming
- F1 23 (EA Play) – April 15
- Kingdoms of Amalur Demo (EA Play App) – April 16
- Gone Home (EA Play Pro) – April 27
- Dragon Age: Inquisition (PlayStation 3) – April 28
- Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare (PlayStation 3) – April 28
- EA Sports FC Tactical (Apple, Google, Facebook) – May 7
- Battlefield Hardline (Xbox One and PlayStation 4) – June 22
- Plants vs. Zombies HD (Apple) – June 24
- Madden NFL 23 (Xbox One, Xbox X/S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, EA App, Steam) – July 13
- Apex Legends (Nintendo Switch) – August 4
- NHL 22 (PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S) – August 31
- NHL 23 (PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S) – August 31
EA is discontinuing support for several older games, including Plants vs Zombies HD and Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare. The PlayStation 3 version of Garden Warfare, originally released in 2014, will no longer be playable after April 28th. While it was the first Plants vs. Zombies game to try a third-person shooter style, which didn’t appeal to as many players as the original tower defense gameplay, it was still well-received by both players and critics and even got a sequel in 2016.
Even though two Plants vs. Zombies games recently stopped receiving updates, it’s unlikely the entire franchise is in danger. In October 2025, Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted launched on several platforms, offering a refreshed version of the classic game with plenty of new content. This remastered edition boasts improved graphics, along with features like a permanent-death R.I.P. Mode, a difficult and unpredictable Cloudy Day Mode where plants fall asleep during rain, local co-op and versus multiplayer, and adjustable game speed.
This year, EA Sports is discontinuing at least seven of its games, and possibly more. Several titles have already been removed, including Madden NFL 24 (February 17th) and NBA Live 19 (January 30th). More shutdowns are planned: EA Sports FC Tactical will end on May 7th, Madden NFL 23 on July 13th, and both the 2022 and 2023 NHL games will no longer be available on Xbox and PlayStation consoles as of August 31st. Finally, F1 23 will be removed from EA Play on April 15th.
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If you enjoy fantasy fighting games, sci-fi shooters, or detective mysteries, you’ll want to check EA’s list of games that are shutting down to make sure your favorites aren’t affected. Several games will no longer be available after specific dates in 2026, including the story-driven game Gone Home (leaving EA Play Pro on April 27th), Dragon Age: Inquisition on PlayStation 3 (April 28th), the realistic shooter Battlefield Hardline on Xbox One and PlayStation 4 (June 22nd), and Apex Legends on Nintendo Switch (August 4th). Also, the demo for Kingdoms of Amalur will be removed from the EA Play App after April 16th.
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