Fans are expected to find an alternative way to play these entries online in the future, just as older games such as Battlefield 2 had their multiplayer mode revived via a community client that replaced the defunct GameSpy service. Since 1943 is a multiplayer-only release, the retirement of the services means that it will be officially unplayable. On December 8, all online services for the games will be suspended, leaving only single-player game modes such as campaigns available.After the games are delisted, players who have purchased a copy will still be able to download and play them in the future. On April 28, 2023, all three titles will be removed from all digital storefronts, including Steam, the Xbox Marketplace, the PlayStation Store, and EA's own app.
In a new blog post, EA has confirmed that legacy Battlefield titles, 1943 and both Bad Company games, are being shut down after over a decade of service.Electronic Arts (EA) has announced that it is sunsetting some of the older titles in the Battlefield franchise in 2023, beginning with the removal of the games from digital storefronts.
