EA Play: Upcoming Changes in February 2025
Attention all EA Play subscribers: brace yourselves for some significant changes coming to the service in February 2025. EA Play, EA's premier subscription service, offers a plethora of benefits including free game trials, full game access, and more. Available both as a standalone subscription and bundled with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, EA Play provides a rich library of games from EA's extensive catalog. However, the library is dynamic, and occasionally, titles are removed from the service.
In February 2025, EA has confirmed that two games will be departing from the EA Play lineup. Madden NFL 23 will exit the service on February 15, followed by F1 22 on February 28. It's important to note that while these games are being removed from EA Play, their online multiplayer features are not being shut down immediately. Nevertheless, EA Play subscribers should take advantage of playing these games while they are still available on the service, as online shutdowns could occur in the future.
List of Games Leaving EA Play Soon
- Madden NFL 23 - February 15
- F1 22 - February 28
Additionally, February 2025 brings more challenging news for EA fans: UFC 3 will see its online services shut down on February 17. While it remains unclear whether UFC 3 will continue to be accessible through EA Play after this date, the loss of its online features will certainly impact its appeal. Therefore, EA Play subscribers might want to prioritize their time with UFC 3 before this change takes effect.
Although the departure of these games from the EA Play service is disappointing, there's a silver lining: newer iterations of these franchises will remain accessible. Post-February, subscribers can still enjoy Madden NFL 24, F1 23, and UFC 4. Moreover, UFC 5 is set to join the EA Play lineup on January 14, offering fans the latest in the series. This ensures that while some titles are removed, the service continues to evolve with new and exciting options for its users.