EA Game Closure Scheduled for October 20

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Alright, let’s dive into something that’s been buzzing around the gaming world lately — specifically, Madden NFL 22. So, EA decided to pull the plug on this one, and October 20, 2025, is the big day. And oh, Madden NFL 21’s getting the boot even earlier, on June 30. Kind of a heads-up for folks who still enjoy those virtual football battles. They’re letting us know to get our fill before everything goes dark online.

This shutdown saga isn’t new for EA. Man, 2025 started out rough with The Simpsons: Tapped Out calling it quits along with Rory McIlroy PGA Tour and a bunch of mobile games. I mean, you wake up on New Year’s Day and boom, your favorite games are on a hit list. February wasn’t kind either; UFC 3 was showing the door, and March waved goodbye to EA Sports UFC Mobile 2 and NCAA 14. Are we in the Twilight Zone or what?

Now, about Madden NFL 22. It’s more than just a date on the calendar; it’s like seeing a good friend move away. All online gaming gone, poof, just like that. October 20 marks the end of unlocking all those snazzy achievements and playing with friends in online modes. Look, it’s not the end of the world — offline is still a thing — but it kind of feels like losing half a sandwich. Like, you’re satisfied, but still hungry.

Alright, let’s switch gears. I found this list — almost like a countdown really — of every EA game shutting down in 2025. Ready? Deep breath:

– Rory McIlroy PGA Tour took off on January 16.
– The Simpsons: Tapped Out vanished on January 24.
– Blood & Glory Immortals, Contract Killer: Sniper, Deer Hunter Classic, Dino Hunter: Deadly Shores, Eternity Warriors 4, Frontline Commando 2, and Frontline Commando: D-Day — all said goodbye on January 29.
– UFC 3 dipped out on February 17.
– NCAA 14 and EA Sports UFC Mobile 2 left us behind on March 13.
– Madden NFL 21 goes offline on June 30.
– And then Madden NFL 22’s grand finale on October 20.

But hey, it’s not all gloom and doom. Madden NFL 23, 24, and 25 are sticking around — for now. Plus, EA’s cooking up Madden NFL 26, launching August 14, and they’re even throwing the Nintendo Switch 2 a bone. Can’t lie, that’s pretty exciting. And, oh, don’t forget EA Sports College Football 26, dropping on July 10.

So, yeah, life rolls on in the Madden universe, and there’s a tiny speck of light at the end of this tunnel. Maybe it’s not all bad news after all?