EA has made the decision to discontinue support for the console versions of Battlefield Hardline. This move is significant as it affects millions of gamers who have invested time and money into the game. The game, which was released in 2015, will no longer be available for purchase on digital storefronts starting May 22. Online services for the game on PS4 and Xbox One will be shut down on June 22.
However, the single-player campaign will remain playable for those who own the game. The PC version of Battlefield Hardline is not affected by these changes and will continue to be available on Steam and EA's own PC app. The Steam version of the game has seen a peak concurrent player count of 41 so far this year.
The decision to discontinue support for Battlefield Hardline on consoles is not unusual, given the trend of game publishers ending online services for games with declining player bases. This issue has gained attention in recent years, particularly with the rise of the Stop Killing Games movement.
The decision by EA to discontinue support for Battlefield Hardline on consoles highlights the challenges faced by game publishers in maintaining online services for games with declining player bases. This trend is not unique to EA, as many other publishers have also ended support for their games. The impact of this decision on the gaming community will be significant, particularly for those who have invested in the game.
