EA Game Shutting Down on January 16, 2025

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EA Game Shutting Down on January 16, 2025

Key Takeaways

  • EA is shutting down Rory McIlroy PGA Tour on January 16, 2025.
  • Fans won’t be able to access online features after the shutdown.
  • The Simpsons: Tapped Out is also shutting down in January 2025.

As a long-time gaming enthusiast with decades of memories and experiences tied to these digital worlds, I can’t help but feel a pang of nostalgia every time I see another game on the chopping block. The announcement that Rory McIlroy PGA Tour is shutting down in 2025, along with The Simpsons: Tapped Out, is just another reminder of the ephemeral nature of our digital pastimes.

Electronic Arts (EA) has announced that it will be closing the Rory McIlroy PGA Tour on January 16, 2025. EA maintains a list of its games scheduled for shutdown and removal from sale. While it’s unfortunate when games are discontinued like this, as it impacts game preservation, at least EA provides players with ample warning so they can enjoy the games while they’re still available.

2024 has seen Electronic Arts (EA) closing several games, with more likely to follow soon. Specifically, at least five EA games are being terminated in November: FIFA 22 on November 4th, followed by Battlefield 3, Battlefield 4 (for PS3 and Xbox 360), Battlefield: Hardline (also for PS3 and Xbox 360), and NBA Live 18 all ceasing operations on November 7th. As the year progresses into 2025, we’ll find out which other EA games will be shut down, but an additional game has already been confirmed for closure in January.

According to Electronic Arts (EA), they have announced that the online services for the game “Rory McIlroy PGA Tour” will be closing down on January 16, 2025. On this date, players will no longer be able to enjoy the multiplayer aspects of the game. This means it will become impossible to fully complete the game as certain achievements and trophies will cease to function. This news is regrettable, particularly since “Rory McIlroy” is one of only two EA Sports golf games currently playable on contemporary platforms.

List of EA Games Shutting Down in 2025

  • Rory McIlroy PGA Tour – January 16, 2025
  • The Simpsons: Tapped Out – January 24, 2025

In 2015, the video game titled “Rory McIlroy PGA Tour” was launched on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. This was the initial PGA Tour game not to bear Tiger Woods’ name, and it represented the debut on eighth generation consoles. Upon its release, it received a mix of positive and negative reviews from critics. A sequel didn’t arrive until 2023 under the name “EA Sports PGA Tour“, which also garnered mixed opinions. Currently, the online features of “EA Sports PGA Tour” are active, but there’s a strong possibility they will be discontinued in the future as well.

Rory McIlroy and The Simpsons: Tapped Out are two mobile games that have been confirmed to close down in 2025, with The Simpsons: Tapped Out being one of them. This game, which has gained popularity, is set to cease operations on January 24, 2025. However, it will still be accessible until then, as it will be removed from distribution on October 31.

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2024-10-24 22:23