Electronic Arts announced today the planned shutdown of its long-running mobile racing title,Real Racing 3,signaling a notable shift in the mobile gaming landscape. The game, first released in 2013, will cease new downloads shortly, with full server shutdown slated for March 2026. This decision reflects both evolving market dynamics and EA’s strategic realignment within the competitive racing game sector [[1]], despite continued investment in franchises like *Need for speed* and *F1*.
DEC 19, 2025@14:00 WIB | 37 Views
Electronic Arts (EA) has announced it will be discontinuing its popular mobile racing game, Real Racing 3. The decision, revealed on December 18, 2025, marks what the company is calling “The Final Lap” for the long-running title.
The shutdown will be phased, allowing dedicated players time to enjoy the game before it’s removed from app stores. EA stated that Real Racing 3 will soon be pulled from both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, preventing new downloads. In-app purchases will also be discontinued in the near future.
The company plans to permanently shut down all Real Racing 3 servers by March 2026. After this date, the game will become unplayable due to its reliance on server connections for data storage and content delivery. Mobile gaming has become a significant force in the industry, and the end of a title like Real Racing 3 signals a shifting landscape.
EA has not provided specific details regarding the reasoning behind the decision. However, the company indicated that it is a strategic move in response to underperforming revenue and increasing competition within the racing game market, coupled with a lack of innovation.
Despite the discontinuation of Real Racing 3, EA continues to maintain a portfolio of racing games, including the Need for Speed series and F1 25, which is slated to receive downloadable content for the 2026 racing season. [edo/timBX]
