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EA Is Shutting Down Online Services for This Forgotten PS5, PS4 Racing Game

A 2022 racing game with a cult following is losing its online life—just four years after launch.

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📍 How it ended

EA announced the shutdown of online services for *Grid Legends*, a Codemasters-developed racing game, with servers set to close in September 2026. Coverage of the shutdown ended without further updates on player transitions or alternative solutions.

Epilogue added 47d ago, after coverage quieted.

The brief

Electronic Arts (EA) has announced the shutdown of online services for *Grid Legends*, a racing game developed by Codemasters and released in 2022 for PS5 and PS4. The servers will close in September 2026, ending multiplayer and online functionality for the title, which had been praised for its arcade-style racing and accessibility.

Coverage emphasizes the game’s underrated status despite critical acclaim, with outlets like *games.gg* and *GameSpot* framing it as part of a broader trend of early shutdowns for niche or less commercially successful titles. *PlayStation LifeStyle* highlights the abruptness of the decision, noting the game’s relatively recent release. *Traxion.GG* and *Push Square* focus on the impact on players who rely on online features. Watch for potential community backlash or preservation efforts, such as unofficial server projects or archival drives.

EA’s decision may also prompt comparisons to other recent game shutdowns, particularly for titles with dedicated but smaller player bases.

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Quick answers

What game is being shut down?

*Grid Legends*, a racing game developed by Codemasters and published by EA, released in 2022 for PS5 and PS4.

When will the shutdown happen?

Online services for *Grid Legends* will cease in September 2026, according to all coverage.

Why is EA shutting it down?

Coverage does not specify EA’s exact reasoning, but the game’s niche appeal and lower commercial performance may be factors.

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EA Codemasters Grid Legends PS5 PS4 game shutdowns

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