WWE 2K25 already has a date for server shutdown, along with other 2K games

The latest 2K fighting game sets its "expiration date" for online features.

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It’s not uncommon for titles with several years under their belt to shut down their servers, especially in free-to-play productions with little traction. What’s striking in this case is that we’re talking about a premium game launched recently that already has a confirmed date for the closure of its online features.

This is about WWE 2K25, the latest installment in the wrestling franchise under official WWE license. Although there’s no announcement yet about the future WWE 2K26, expected to arrive at some point in 2026, 2K has confirmed that the servers for WWE 2K25 will go offline on March 14, 2027. This decision has sparked debate, as it’s a title where many users have not only invested in the initial purchase but also in microtransactions linked to the MyTeam mode, inspired by dynamics similar to those of Ultimate Team in EA Sports FC 26.

Other scheduled closures in 2K games

The case of WWE 2K25 is not isolated. On the official 2K website, several dates are already listed for server shutdowns in different sports franchises:

A move that sparks debate

The fact that the closure of a recently launched game is being announced so far in advance is generating a lot of discussion among players. On the one hand, it provides transparency, as users know exactly how long they’ll be able to enjoy the online features. On the other hand, it makes it clear that even in paid titles, the online experience has an expiration date.

It’s not ruled out that, following this trend, other companies will start marking the closure dates for their games in advance.