Closure of Servers for Nine Xbox Games Scheduled for February 2025

As February 2025 looms closer, Xbox players need to gear up for a series of server shutdowns. To help you strategize your achievement-hunting efforts, we’ve compiled a comprehensive list of games that will lose online support during the month. Let’s dive into the specifics:

Xbox Server Shutdowns Slated for February 2025

• Divine Knockout — February 17, 2025
• Realm Royale Reforged — February 17, 2025
• EA Sports UFC 3 — February 17, 2025
• Hood: Outlaws and Legends — February 18, 2025
• Dark Alliance — February 24, 2025
• The Golf Club — February 28, 2025
• The Golf Club 2 — February 28, 2025
• KartRider: Drift — February 28, 2025
• Disco Dodgeball Remix — February 28, 2025

Now, let’s delve into how these games will be impacted by the server closures.

Divine Knockout

Back in October, Hi-Rez Studios broke the news of job cuts and a strategic shift towards Smite 2, leading to the shutdown of servers for both Divine Knockout and Realm Royale Reforged on February 17, 2025. All 19 achievements for Divine Knockout will be rendered unavailable. If you’re aiming to snag the entire 1,000G score, you’ll need to allocate about eight hours to wrap up this fighting game.

Realm Royale Reforged

Another victim of Hi-Rez Studios’ restructuring is Realm Royale Reforged. As an entirely online experience, its 20 achievements will vanish after the server shutdown. Completionists looking to secure the 1,000G score should set aside roughly 15 hours, and our comprehensive walkthrough can offer valuable assistance along the way.

EA Sports UFC 3

After five solid years, EA is pulling the plug on EA Sports UFC 3’s online services come February 17, 2025. This move will discontinue 15 achievements, several of which are time-consuming. The game may have been delisted from the Microsoft Store, but it’s still accessible to Game Pass Ultimate and EA Play subscribers.

Hood: Outlaws and Legends

Hood: Outlaws and Legends will see its servers go offline on February 18, 2025, meaning all 50 achievements will become unattainable in this multiplayer PvPvE title. If you’re determined to complete this game, be prepared to invest roughly 80 hours before it’s too late. Note that the game has already been removed from the Microsoft Store and was only ever released digitally.

Dark Alliance

Mark your calendars for February 24, 2025, when Dark Alliance servers will close, making four online-only Xbox achievements obsolete. The same date will see the game removed from the Xbox store altogether, as announced by Tuque Games and Wizards of the Coast.

The Golf Club

In December, HB Studios and 2K Sports announced that servers for two legacy titles would be closing. The original The Golf Club will see its servers shut down on February 28, 2025, taking six online-only achievements with it. Since it’s no longer available on the Xbox store, you’ll need a physical copy to complete this one.

The Golf Club 2

Similarly, The Golf Club 2 will lose its online functionality on February 28, 2025, affecting four achievements. Like its predecessor, it’s been delisted, so finding a physical version is your best bet if you missed out on a digital copy.

KartRider: Drift

Nexon announced back in August that it would be closing down the servers for KartRider: Drift on February 28, 2025. Of the 28 achievements in the game, 22 will no longer be accessible. The game has already been delisted from the Xbox store, so make sure to handle any unfinished business before then.

Disco Dodgeball Remix

Finally, Disco Dodgeball Remix will end its online services on February 28, 2025. Fortunately, none of its achievements are tied exclusively to online multiplayer, so there’s no urgent race to the finish here. However, without a physical release, once the game is delisted from the Microsoft Store, it will be gone for good.

Prepare accordingly as you strategize your achievement quests before these closures take effect.