Two Xbox Games Are Shutting Down Their Servers In June 2026
Two Xbox games are shutting down their servers in June 2026, joining a growing list of titles reaching end-of-service. Battlefield Hardline, a first-person shooter that was delisted from digital stores on May 22nd, will have its servers shut down on June 22nd. The server closure will eliminate all online multiplayer functionality, though the game’s single-player campaign will remain playable for those who own a copy. Rec Room, a free-to-play social gaming platform that achieved particular popularity within VR communities, faces a more complete shutdown. Scheduled to close on June 8th, this title will be both delisted and have all servers shut down, removing all interactive functionality. Rec Room had allowed players to enjoy various minigames and socialize with friends in shared virtual spaces. These closures underscore ongoing challenges in the games industry, where live-service and online-dependent games eventually reach the end of their operational life cycle, forcing publishers to redirect resources and discontinue infrastructure support.