Major Xbox Game Server Closures Confirmed for February 2025 - Don't Miss Out on Achievements!
2025-01-02
Author: Jessica Wong
Upcoming Server Closures
- Divine Knockout — Feb 17, 2025
- Realm Royale Reforged — Feb 17, 2025
- EA Sports UFC 3 — Feb 17, 2025
- Hood: Outlaws and Legends — Feb 18, 2025
- Dark Alliance — Feb 24, 2025
- The Golf Club — Feb 28, 2025
- The Golf Club 2 — Feb 28, 2025
- KartRider: Drift — Feb 28, 2025
- Disco Dodgeball Remix — Feb 28, 2025
Detailed Breakdown of Affected Games
1. Divine Knockout - Closure Date: Feb 17, 2025 - Achievements Impacted: 19/19 - Publisher Hi-Rez Studios recently announced layoffs and a pivot toward their upcoming game, Smite 2. Those pursuing 1,000G will need approximately 8 hours to finish their achievements before it's too late.
2. Realm Royale Reforged - Closure Date: Feb 17, 2025 - Achievements Impacted: 20/20 - Gamers have around 15 hours to gain these achievements. A helpful walkthrough is available to assist your completion.
3. EA Sports UFC 3 - Closure Date: Feb 17, 2025 - Achievements Impacted: 15/32 - After a noteworthy five-year run, closing online services means players should act quickly to unlock remaining achievements. The game has already been delisted from the Microsoft Store, so don’t wait!
4. Hood: Outlaws and Legends - Closure Date: Feb 18, 2025 - Achievements Impacted: 50/50 - As a PvPvE multiplayer title, this game necessitates a commitment of nearly 80 hours to grab all achievements. Currently delisted, it’s only available to those who own it.
5. Dark Alliance - Closure Date: Feb 24, 2025 - Achievements Impacted: 4/48 - The server shutdown inevitably means that players lose access to four online achievements. Furthermore, the title will also be delisted from the Xbox Store parallel to the server closure.
6. The Golf Club - Closure Date: Feb 28, 2025 - Achievements Impacted: 6/24 - With servers being shut down, those interested in the golf simulation will need to secure physical copies as it has been delisted.
7. The Golf Club 2 - Closure Date: Feb 28, 2025 - Achievements Impacted: 4/26 - Similar to the original game, players wishing to go for these achievements should ensure they have a physical copy before it disappears altogether.
8. KartRider: Drift - Closure Date: Feb 28, 2025 - Achievements Impacted: 22/28 - The free-to-play racing game will also bid farewell to 22 achievements. Having been delisted already, time is of the essence for completionists.
9. Disco Dodgeball Remix - Closure Date: Feb 28, 2025 - Achievements Impacted: None - Fortunately, this game won't lose any online achievements, but be warned—it too will be removed from the Xbox Store, leaving it unavailable for new players.
Conclusion
If you're a completionist at heart or just enjoy your gaming achievements, now is the time to dust off these titles and dive back into them before it's too late! Be sure to mark your calendars and strategize your gaming hours as February draws near. Which games will you be returning to? Let us know!