EA Game Closure: Another Title Shuts Down

Overview of Recent EA Game Shutdowns

EA has discontinued online services for *Rory McIlroy PGA Tour*.
Players received advance notice regarding game shutdown dates, along with a comprehensive list of affected titles.
A total of twelve additional EA games are scheduled for shutdown later this year.

In a recent move, Electronic Arts (EA) has officially shut down the online services for *Rory McIlroy PGA Tour*, joining the list of numerous titles that have lost their online capabilities. This annual practice by EA is disappointing for gaming enthusiasts, particularly those focused on video game preservation. However, the company does provide ample warning, allowing fans to prepare for these changes.

For those seeking updates, EA maintains an ongoing list of games slated for service shutdowns, keeping players informed about the specific timelines for when online support will cease. While many games on this list are sports-related, EA also occasionally discontinues online support for other genres. Fans had been alerted for months regarding the impending loss of online features for *Rory McIlroy PGA Tour*, which officially ceased its online functionality on January 16.

*Rory McIlroy PGA Tour*, launched in 2015, received mixed reviews upon release. Despite the lukewarm reception, its limited availability in the current golf game market made it a preferred choice for many golf enthusiasts. While offline modes remain accessible, the shutdown of online services means that some content will no longer be retrievable, limiting the game’s usability for dedicated players.

Upcoming EA Games Scheduled 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

The discontinuation of online services for *Rory McIlroy PGA Tour* is just one aspect of a broader wave of closures in 2025. Following closely is *The Simpsons: Tapped Out*, which will cease operations on January 24. Additionally, a batch of seven mobile games will go offline on January 29. While *Rory McIlroy PGA Tour* retains some offline capabilities, the mobile titles being removed will be entirely inaccessible following their shutdown.

This trend has sparked significant discussions among the gaming community. Although many of the mobile games set for closure are lesser-known, *The Simpsons: Tapped Out* commands a passionate fanbase that is understandably upset about the upcoming discontinuation. A petition has emerged in hopes of persuading EA to reconsider its decision, yet the company has yet to respond.

As the year progresses, more EA titles are confirmed for shutdown. Following *Rory McIlroy PGA Tour*, *UFC 3* will end its online services on February 17, with *EA Sports UFC Mobile 2* and *NCAA 14* doing the same on March 13. Finally, *Madden NFL 21* will meet its online demise on June 30. Given the pattern, it’s plausible that additional EA games may face similar fates as 2025 unfolds.

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