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EA Permanently Shutting Down AAA Game in 48 Hours

Electronic Arts is closing the online portions of Madden NFL 23. The shutdown affects all available platforms. This will leave the title largely unplayable on consoles.

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The specific game being shut down is now identified as Madden NFL 23.

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  1. EA to shut down Madden NFL 23 online services

    Electronic Arts is closing the online portions of Madden NFL 23. The shutdown affects all available platforms. This will leave the title largely unplayable on consoles.

    What's confirmed:

    • Electronic Arts is shutting down the online portions of Madden NFL 23.
    • The closure affects all available platforms.
    • The shutdown will leave the title largely unplayable on consoles.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The shutdown for Madden NFL 23 occurs on July 13, 2026.
    confidence 90%

  2. EA to Permanently Shut Down AAA Game in 48 Hours

    Electronic Arts is shutting down a AAA game in roughly 48 hours. The closure will leave the title largely unplayable on consoles. Some parts of the game may remain playable, though the experience will be diminished.

    What's confirmed:

    • Electronic Arts is shutting down a AAA game in roughly 48 hours.
    • The shutdown will leave the game largely unplayable on console.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Battlefield Hardline multiplayer servers will shut down in less than a week.
    • EA is conducting more layoffs impacting workers across multiple countries.
    • A petition to block the Public Investment Fund's acquisition of EA has collected thousands of signatures.
    confidence 90%