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Madden NFL 22

Online off 20.10.2025 · offline still works

The official servers for Madden NFL 22 were switched off on 20 October 2025.

What happened

Paid game. Online play and Ultimate Team ended; offline modes such as Franchise still work.

Read the announcement

Publisher
Electronic Arts
Released
2021
Servers off
20 October 2025
Platform
PC or console
How it was sold
Paid

What still works

Offline still works. Some or all of the game still plays offline.

If you own it

  • If the game needed the official servers to start, it can no longer be played.
  • Check the summary above for any refund, offline mode or fan-run server.
  • Keep your receipt or proof of purchase in case a refund or claim opens later.

General guidance, not legal advice. The publisher's announcement has the details.

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