Need for Speed Rivals will be shut down on October 7
Recently, more and more game servers are being shut down, making online games completely unplayable. Not only small games are affected, but also titles from major studios like EA in today’s case. After 12 years, on October 7, 2025, the servers for Need for Speed Rivals will be taken offline.
Need for Speed Rivals has been available since 2013. With the shutdown of the servers, it will lose an essential part of its multiplayer community. If you’d like to learn more about fighting the shutdown of video games, I recommend this article. Otherwise, here you can find all the details about the shutdown of Need for Speed Rivals.
Why is Need for Speed Rivals being shut down?
Need for Speed Rivals is one of the older games in the Need for Speed franchise, and after more than 10 years, EA says that active online player numbers have significantly declined. The server costs are quite high, and they want to allocate resources to newer titles like Need for Speed Unbound. In addition, the servers run on older technology, making their maintenance more and more complicated.
But this isn’t the first Need for Speed game to be affected this decade. In recent years, servers for six other NFS games have already gone offline.
|
Game |
Platforms |
Date |
Year |
NFS: Rivals |
PS4, X1, Steam, EA App |
October 7 |
2025 |
NFS: Most Wanted |
Wii U |
April 8 |
2024 |
NFS: Carbon |
PS3, X360, PC, Mac |
August 31 |
2021 |
NFS: Undercover |
PS3, X360, PC |
August 31 |
2021 |
NFS: Shift |
PS3, PSP, X360, PC |
August 31 |
2021 |
NFS: Shift 2 |
PS3, X360, PC |
August 31 |
2021 |
NFS: The Run |
PS3, X360, PC |
August 31 |
2021 |
Which content will no longer be available after October 7?
Starting October 7, you won’t be able to play any online multiplayer modes. That means you can’t race online against other players. Additionally, Autolog stats—friend comparisons, leaderboards, and recommendations—will be removed. Your progress will also no longer sync with EA’s servers.
Of course, some features will remain and the game will still be playable. You can continue to enjoy the single-player campaign as either a cop or a racer. All unlocked cars and upgrades will still be available. You can also keep earning all offline achievements. However, there are two achievements that can only be earned in multiplayer, so if you want them all, this is your last chance.
Looking back – The significance of NFS Rivals for the franchise
NFS Rivals was by no means a small or insignificant title. It was considered one of the most innovative games of its time and has sold over 4 million copies worldwide since 2013. The game introduced AllDrive, a seamless system that merged single-player and multiplayer. You could switch between racer and cop, creating a completely new dynamic. It was also the last game released for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
Tips for players before the server shutdown
The most important thing is to back up your progress. Make sure to save everything locally, as cloud sync will no longer be available. It might also be a good idea to complete the two online achievements. If you used to play the game with friends, now is the perfect time to get the group together for a few last races. You could also take some screenshots of your stats or favorite memories. And finally, you can look for alternatives—there are plenty of other Need for Speed games you might enjoy.
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