November 7 is Going to Be a Sad Day for EA Fans

November 7 is Going to Be a Sad Day for EA Fans

Key Takeaways

  • EA is shutting down multiple games on November 7.
  • The PS3 and Xbox 360 versions of Battlefield 3, 4, and Hardline are all being shut down on that day.
  • NBA Live 18 is shutting down that same day as well.

As a long-time gamer with memories spanning decades, it’s always bittersweet when we bid farewell to beloved titles. November 7, 2024 is shaping up to be a melancholic day for EA fans, as four of their cherished games are set to be shut down. The PS3 and Xbox 360 versions of Battlefield 3, 4, and Hardline, along with NBA Live 18, will all vanish into the digital ether on that day.


On Thursday, November 7th, it will be a sorrowful day for fans of Electronic Arts (EA), as they are set to discontinue four games published by the company. Since many of EA’s games provide online multiplayer and live-service features, players eventually move on to newer releases. Consequently, EA makes the choice to cease support for their older titles on that day.

In November 2024, five Electronic Arts (EA) games will be shut down, with FIFA 22 being the first to go offline. Specifically, the multiplayer mode of FIFA 22 will no longer be accessible after November 4. Four other EA games are scheduled to follow suit on November 7.

On Thursday, November 7th, EA is closing down the games NBA Live 18, Battlefield 3 (PS3 and Xbox 360 versions), Battlefield 4, and Battlefield: Hardline. This means that for PlayStation and Xbox console gamers, the online multiplayer feature of Battlefield 3 will no longer be accessible, although the game can still be played on PC. The online multiplayer support for Battlefield 4 and Hardline continues on PS4 and Xbox One, but it’s only a matter of time before those games are also shut down.

List of EA Games Shutting Down Soon

  • FIFA 22 – November 4
  • Battlefield 3 (PS3/Xbox 360) – November 7
  • Battlefield 4 (PS3/Xbox 360) – November 7
  • Battlefield: Hardline (PS3/Xbox 360) – November 7
  • NBA Live 18 – November 7
  • Rory McIlroy PGA Tour – January 16, 2025
  • The Simpsons: Tapped Out – January 24, 2025
  • Blood & Glory: Immortals on Apple and Google – January 29, 2025
  • Contract Killer: Sniper – January 29, 2025
  • Deer Hunter Classic – January 29, 2025
  • Dino Hunter: Deadly Shores – January 29, 2025
  • Eternity Warriors 4 – January 29, 2025
  • Frontline Commando 2 – January 29, 2025
  • Frontline Commando: D-Day – January 29, 2025

It appears that all Electronic Arts (EA) games with online functionality will eventually be shut down. While this news might be disheartening, EA does provide ample notice to their players before ending the service. This allows fans of EA’s games to focus on titles they’re passionate about, ensuring they can enjoy their online features for as long as possible.

If a game primarily relies on online functionality and is shut down, it essentially disappears since there’s no longer any way to play it. This applies to “The Simpsons: Tapped Out,” which is set to close down on January 24, 2025. Regrettably, for those who wanted to try out the game before its closure, “The Simpsons: Tapped Out” was removed from distribution at the end of October.

As of now, November 7 is the latest date EA has announced any game closures for 2024, but it seems 2025 is already shaping up with several confirmed shutdowns. Currently, EA has confirmed that Rory McIlroy PGA Tour will close on January 16, The Simpsons: Tapped Out on January 24, and numerous mobile games on January 29. It’s quite possible that more EA titles may be closed in 2025, but fans will need to wait for official news to get the definitive answer.

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2024-11-04 22:55