Upcoming Departures from EA Play
- Two titles will exit the EA Play service in March 2025: Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising and Frostpunk.
- Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising will be removed on March 14.
- Frostpunk will be taken off the service on March 28.
EA Play, Electronic Arts’ subscription platform, is set to remove two popular games from its catalog in March 2025. This service, available on multiple platforms including PC, PlayStation, and Xbox (particularly as part of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate), provides access to an extensive array of EA’s gaming offerings. It also frequently includes exclusive free trials of new releases, enhancing its value for subscribers.
Contrary to some gaming subscription services, EA Play tends to retain a large collection of titles for an extended period. While some gamesRemain accessible indefinitely, others face removal due to various factors such as expired licenses and server shutdowns. With the impending departure of these two titles, it’s advisable for subscribers to explore them before they are no longer available.
The tactical shooter, Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising, originally launched in 2009, will be discontinued from the EA Play library on March 14. Developed and published by Codemasters—now a subsidiary of EA since 2021—this title has been a consistent part of the platform.Frostpunk, a city-building survival game developed by 11 Bit Studios, will follow suit on March 28. This critically lauded title made its debut in 2018 and garnered a significant following due to its unique gameplay mechanics. No official explanation has been provided for the removal of either title.
EA Play: Games Set for Removal
- Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising – March 14
- Frostpunk – March 28
While only Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising and Frostpunk are confirmed to leave the EA Play lineup this March, several other games are also facing discontinuation. Specifically, EA Sports UFC Mobile 2 and NCAA Football 14 will cease operations on March 13. Although these titles are not part of the EA Play service, their sunset is disappointing for fans.
Moreover, on June 30, Madden NFL 21 will also see its online multiplayer servers permanently shut down. EA frequently preemptively removes games from its service prior to server closures, which means subscribers won’t have the opportunity to revisit Madden NFL 21 before this date.
For avid gamers engaging with EA products, an EA Play subscription could prove to be a worthwhile investment. Despite the occasional departures from the service, regular players of EA’s annual sports series will find that the subscription often pays for itself, especially for those who are comfortable with a slight delay before gaining access to new offerings.
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