Electronic Arts has revealed that Battlefield Hardline, a Battlefield spin-off title that was released in 2015, will have its support ended, with the game also being delisted before the end of June. When the process is complete, it'll be the second EA game to be shut down this year, with Anthem also suffering the same fate in early January.
In a post shared on social media, Battlefield revealed that, beginning Friday, May 22, Hardline will be removed from digital storefronts, meaning you'll no longer be able to purchase it or any accompanying DLC.
Then, on Monday, June 22, a month after its delisting, the servers for the game will officially shut down. Those on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One will still be able to play the game's single-player component, but the multiplayer suite will no longer be accessible.
Of note, the PC version of Battlefield Hardline will not be impacted by these proceedings, and its online services will still be available.
"Thank you for your understanding!" the post on social media concluded.
Game preservation is vital, even if publishers refuse to see that.
It's a major bummer for a game that sold over 8 million units, per Insider...
