EA Confirms Grid Legends Server Shutdown on September 11

EA has confirmed the permanent shutdown of Grid Legends’ online services for major consoles later this year, with the change set to hit on September 11. For players, that means the end of console multiplayer and online-only progress—while the bigger story is how quickly EA’s online catalog is shrinking across multiple franchises.

What happened: Grid Legends loses console multiplayer access

EA says Grid Legends will permanently shut down its PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S versions’ online multiplayer on Friday, September 11. After that date, players will no longer be able to access the game’s online multiplayer features on those platforms.

EA also points out that Grid Legends isn’t going fully offline. The game includes offline play and a full single-player experience, so it won’t become completely unplayable—even though online access will be removed for millions of console players.

EA has a running list of game shutdowns intended to give users advance notice. The company’s stated goal is to help players make sure they can still jump into online multiplayer sessions and, where relevant, unlock online-only achievements before servers go dark.

Why it matters: EA’s shutdown calendar keeps expanding

This Grid Legends announcement lands in the middle of a broader pattern: EA shuts down online services frequently, with multiple games scheduled to end later in 2026. The source notes that shutdowns have been happening on a near-monthly basis, and Grid Legends is now joining earlier entries from the series that have already moved into EA’s “online graveyard.”

Last year, EA shut down three Grid titles: Grid 2019, Grid Autosport, and Grid 2. With no new Grid game announced as a replacement, the franchise’s online future appears increasingly limited—especially for players who focus on multiplayer modes.

Grid Legends also has platform carve-outs. While EA is ending console online access on September 11, the Switch version is not slated for shutdown, as EA announced no plans to close that version. The mobile and VR versions are also described as not impacted at this time, at least “not yet,” leaving room for future changes.

What to watch next: more EA server closures in 2026

Grid Legends isn’t the only EA title with an announced end date. The source lists several additional shutdowns later in 2026, including Battlefield Hardline on consoles on June 22, while its PC version is expected to remain online for the foreseeable future.

Other confirmed closures include Plants vs. Zombies HD for Apple devices on June 24, Madden NFL 23 on July 13, Apex Legends on Nintendo Switch on August 4, and both NHL 22 and NHL 23 on August 31. With more EA shutdowns likely beyond what has already been announced, players who still care about online multiplayer should treat EA’s shutdown list as a living schedule rather than a one-time update.

Practical takeaways for players

• If you play Grid Legends multiplayer on PS4/PS5 or Xbox One/Series X|S, plan your last online sessions before September 11.
• Use EA’s shutdown list to track other online service changes that could affect games you still play regularly.
• Remember that Grid Legends will still have offline play and a full single-player mode even after console online shuts down.
• Don’t assume other platforms are safe—EA has not ruled out future changes for mobile and VR, and console shutdowns don’t always mirror every platform.
• If your enjoyment depends on online-only achievements, treat the shutdown dates as time-sensitive for completion.

Confirmed EA online shutdown dates mentioned in the report

Expert View

EA’s latest shutdown notice is less about one racing game and more about the direction of travel for online play itself. When multiplayer access is removed while offline modes remain, it creates a “half-life” for communities—players can still launch the game, but the shared ecosystem that sustains competition, progression, and long-term engagement disappears. For the Grid scene specifically, the lack of a new announced entry makes this feel like a closing chapter rather than a pause, and it reinforces why fans should treat online services as perishable—even when the game itself still runs.