Several games are set to lose their online servers by the end of September 2024, marking the end of their online multiplayer features. Among the games affected are WWE 2K23, NHL 20, and the action RPG Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem. Players only have a few weeks left to earn any remaining achievements that require online play before these servers go offline for good.

Why Are Servers Shutting Down?

The closure of game servers is an unfortunate but common occurrence in the gaming industry. As player bases shrink or profitability diminishes, developers and publishers may choose to discontinue online services for older titles. Recent events, such as the shutdown of the Xbox 360 online store, have highlighted this trend, and now a new batch of games is losing their online functionality.

The news was first reported by the Xbox community site True Achievements, which provided a list of upcoming server closures scheduled for September 2024. The list confirms the shutdown of servers for three games across four platforms. Completionists who are eager to collect all available achievements in these games should act quickly, as the closures will begin on September 3.

Games Losing Online Functionality in September 2024

  • Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem – September 3
  • NHL 20 – September 16
  • WWE 2K23 (Xbox Series X and Xbox One) – September 30

Despite WWE 2K23 receiving positive feedback and enjoying a “Very Positive” rating on Steam, its online servers are being deactivated as focus shifts to the newer WWE 2K24. This marks the end of online support for a game that helped the franchise recover from the poorly received WWE 2K20.

For NHL 20, the server shutdown is likely due to the game’s age. Released in 2019, the title has been succeeded by four newer entries in the NHL series, leading to a dwindling player base as fans transition to more recent installments.

As for Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem, a Diablo-like action RPG, the decision to shut down its servers seems to stem from its low player count, with only around 50 active players on Steam. Although this game only has one achievement tied to online play, the impending shutdown still signals the end of an era for its online community.

Final Chance for Completionists

For gamers who enjoy earning every achievement, the impending server closures present a final opportunity to secure those elusive online trophies. While Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem only features one online achievement, NHL 20 is set to lose access to at least 22 achievements once its servers go offline. WWE 2K23 also has several online-dependent features, making it crucial for players to complete these before the end of September.

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