EA Shuts Down More Games in 2025 — Madden NFL 22 Servers Going Offline This October

EA has confirmed that Madden NFL 22 will be the next title to have its online servers shut down, with the closure set for October 20, 2025. This move continues a year marked by numerous shutdowns across EA's library, affecting both console and mobile games.

📉 EA’s 2025 Shutdown Wave: A Tough Year for Fans

EA maintains a public list of games scheduled for server shutdown, allowing players time to enjoy online features before they’re gone. So far, 2025 has been a particularly rough ride for longtime fans:

• In January, EA pulled the plug on several titles, including The Simpsons: Tapped Out and Rory McIlroy PGA Tour.
• February saw the closure of UFC 3, followed by EA Sports UFC Mobile 2 and NCAA 14 in March.
• Madden NFL 21 will go offline on June 30.
• Now, Madden NFL 22 has joined the list, officially losing online support on October 20.

After this date, only offline modes in Madden 22 will remain accessible. Online multiplayer, achievements/trophies tied to online play, and any connected features will no longer be available.

🗂 Full List of EA Games Shutting Down in 2025

• Rory McIlroy PGA Tour – January 16
• The Simpsons: Tapped Out – January 24
• Blood & Glory: Immortals – January 29
• Contract Killer: Sniper – January 29
• Deer Hunter Classic – January 29
• Dino Hunter: Deadly Shores – January 29
• Eternity Warriors 4 – January 29
• Frontline Commando 2 – January 29
• Frontline Commando: D-Day – January 29
• UFC 3 – February 17
• EA Sports UFC Mobile 2 – March 13
• NCAA 14 – March 13
• Madden NFL 21 – June 30
• Madden NFL 22 – October 20

🏈 What’s Next for Football Fans?

While Madden NFL 22’s server shutdown is a letdown, the newer Madden titles — Madden NFL 23, 24, and 25 — will remain fully operational online. EA is clearly shifting focus to its latest releases, ensuring players still have access to online football gaming.

And there’s more on the way:

• EA Sports College Football 26 launches on July 10
• Madden NFL 26 follows on August 14, with a version planned for the Nintendo Switch 2

So while some classics are being retired, fresh options are just around the corner for gridiron fans.