EA to Shut Down Four AAA Games in 24 Hours
Electronic Arts is set to end online services for four of its older AAA racing games tomorrow, November 8th. This follows a recent trend by EA to retire online components of legacy titles.
Affected Games and Platforms
- Dirt 3
- Dirt Showdown
- Grid 2
- Grid Autosport
All these games were developed by Codemasters and released between 2011 and 2014 on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC. Although fully playable offline, their online multiplayer servers will be shut down.
Context and Previous Closures
EA’s move follows the shutdown of online services for Need for Speed: Rivals earlier in October, showing a clear intent to phase out older multiplayer experiences.
"In recent months, EA has been making a more concentrated effort to wind down services for some of its older games."
There is also a possibility that two additional games, not yet announced, might be included in these closures.
Impact on Players
The closure signals the end of online multiplayer gameplay, disappointing fans who may have hoped to revisit these racing titles with an active online community.
Author’s summary: EA is shutting down online servers for four classic racing games on November 8, ending multiplayer support and possibly adding more titles to this closure, highlighting EA's focus on retiring older services.