Xbox gamers, beware: a slew of server shutdowns is on the horizon. As the summer months approach, several high-profile titles will be going dark, taking their online components with them. This move is likely to impact players who enjoy multiplayer modes and online features.

The affected games span multiple genres, but sports titles seem to be disproportionately represented. This trend may be a sign of shifting player preferences or the natural lifecycle of certain game types.

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  • Madden NFL 23 will be shutting down its online servers, marking the end of an era for the popular football franchise.
  • NBA 2K Playgrounds and WWE 2K Battlegrounds, both already delisted, will also see their online portions closed.
  • Warface: Clutch, a free-to-play shooter, will cease all operations on August 25th, rendering the game entirely inaccessible.

Source: Pure Xbox