FIFA 23 Server Shutdown: What Players Need to Know
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FIFA 23 Server Shutdown: What Players Need to Know
The FIFA 23 server shutdown is officially happening this month, and a lot of players are feeling the impact. Even though the series moved on to EA FC, FIFA 23 still had a huge online community. Because of that, many fans were shocked when EA confirmed that the servers are going offline for good.
Once the shutdown happens, all online modes will stop working — including FUT, online seasons, co-op, and friendlies. In other words, if you want to play anything online in FIFA 23, now is the time to jump in before it disappears.
Source:
https://www.thesun.ie/tech/16077921/game-closures-shutting-down-servers-november-2025-fifa-23/
What’s Ending When the Servers Shut Down
The shutdown affects every online feature in the game. Here’s what will be gone:
- FUT packs, trading, squads, divisions
- Online friendlies & online tournaments
- Co-op play
- Pro Clubs
- Volta online features
However, single-player Career Mode and offline kick-off will still work.
This is even more emotional for fans because FIFA 23 is the last FIFA game EA will ever make before switching to the EA FC branding. As a result, this shutdown feels like the end of an era.
🕹️ Other Games Shutting Down This Month
FIFA 23 isn’t the only title going dark. Meanwhile, several other games are shutting down or losing features too:
1. Knockout City
The full game becomes unplayable because it requires online servers to function.
2. Battlefield 2042 (Certain Modes)
Not all modes are being removed, but seasonal and time-limited content is ending.
3. Older EA Sports Titles
Games like Madden 22 and NHL 22 are losing online support this month as well.
These shutdowns happen often, but still, they’re always disappointing for long-time players.
Why Companies Shut Down Servers
A lot of players feel frustrated, and rightfully so.
So why does this happen?
Maintaining servers costs money, and companies want to move resources to newer titles. Player numbers also drop over time, so studios choose to shut down older servers to focus on newer releases.
Still, it raises a bigger issue — once a game goes offline, players lose access to things they paid for, especially in online-only modes like FUT.
What You Should Do Before the Shutdown
Here are a few things to check off your list before FIFA 23 goes offline:
- Finish online trophies (they will become impossible later)
- Save screenshots of your FUT squad
- Try online one last time for nostalgia
- Back up offline saves
- Play your last co-op sessions with friends
These small things help you keep memories after the shutdown.
My Take
Honestly, it always sucks when a game you love gets shut down, especially one as popular as FIFA 23. However, this is the reality of online gaming today. I just hope more studios start adding offline fallback modes so players don’t lose everything.
If you still want to play FIFA 23 online, now is your last chance — once the servers go dark, there’s no going back.
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