This announcement comes as part of a broader plan, with FIFA 23 being among the major titles affected. The news is particularly disheartening for fans, considering FIFA 23 is the final installment in EA’s football series to carry the FIFA name before transitioning to EA Sports FC. Its shutdown marks the end of a long-standing franchise that has played a significant role in the world of sports video games for decades.

As a leading developer of sports games, EA is known for utilizing official licenses from athletes and curated soundtracks. While this enhances the experience at launch, it also limits the lifespan of each title. Every year, EA releases a new version, and eventually, older versions are delisted from digital stores and have their online servers shut down. This means players lose access to multiplayer modes and other online features, including achievements and trophies tied to those systems.

FIFA 23 stood out with exclusive content like a crossover with Ted Lasso, making it especially memorable. However, with the server shutdown, all online elements will be removed, turning the game into a fully offline experience. What makes this more disappointing is that FIFA 23 is currently the only FIFA title from EA still online. After December 12, no FIFA games published by EA will be playable online.

In addition to FIFA 23, several other EA titles are also scheduled for server closures in 2025:

• Rory McIlroy PGA Tour – January 16
• The Simpsons: Tapped Out – January 24
• UFC 3 – February 17
• Madden NFL 21 – June 30
• Madden NFL 22 – October 20
• FIFA 23 – December 12

EA is continuing its football game tradition through the EA Sports FC series, which began with FC 24 in 2023 and was followed by FC 25 in 2024. The next installment, EA Sports FC 26, is expected to release later this year. Although gameplay changes have been minimal, many fans still feel nostalgic for the FIFA name, making the shutdown of FIFA 23 especially emotional.

If you’re still enjoying FIFA 23, be sure to make the most of the time left before the servers go dark. Stay updated with EA’s announcements, as their list of server shutdowns may change over time.

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