Over the past 12 years, fans of NCAA Football 14 have experienced an incredible ride. For years, the game was the only way to play a college football video game. The announcement of College Football 25 was met with great enthusiasm, as fans had eagerly awaited the next installment in the series. However, today, we bid farewell to an era as EA shuts down the servers, marking the end of the game’s online service.
NCAA Football 14 Servers Shut Down
Released in July 2013, NCAA Football 14 served as the solo act in the realm of college football video games for a staggering 11 years. Despite receiving a mixed bag of reviews, the age-old idea of supply and demand made this game’s popularity soar. The demand was so soaring that the secondhand prices of the game skyrocketed as each year rolled by without a new college football video game release.
For years, NCAA Football 14 has remained the go-to for many college football fans. Its longevity surpassed many other sports games, thanks to EA keeping the multiplayer servers alive and kicking. For all the heat EA has taken over the years, the move to keep these servers alive for all these years was definitely the right move. However, every good thing must come to an end. The curtains have finally drawn on NCAA Football 14′s online multiplayer server as of March 13. While it’s a sad day for fans who have been part of this journey for over a decade, the reason for the shutdown is a good one.
Series Revival
As we bid adieu to an old friend, we welcome new ones into our gaming universe. Last year, EA introduced College Football 25 to the gaming market, a successor that quickly rose to become one of the most commercially successful sports video games of all time. The good news is that its online multiplayer servers are here to stay for the foreseeable future.
But EA is not done yet. Next up in their lineup is the highly anticipated College Football 26. While we don’t have the specifics yet, we know for sure that the game is set to launch this summer. This means the reveal of its gameplay and features is just around the corner. Till then, we can only speculate and anticipate the excitement it has in store for us. There was a first look at the cover that leaked online, showcasing the next generation of players to grace the cover of the game.
Final Thoughts
Today’s shutting down of NCAA Football 14 servers closes a remarkable chapter. But let’s look at it as a transition rather than an end. We are entering a new era of college football video games, and we can’t wait to see what EA has in store for us with College Football 26. The future of college football gaming is looking brighter than ever. Get ready to write a new chapter in your gaming journey with the upcoming College Football 26.
