Battlefield’s best campaigns Bad Company and Bad Company 2 will soon be unavailable for purchase, along with cult FPS game Mirror’s Edge, as EA plans to pull the games from digital sales before shutting down their online services later this year. Battlefield 1943 will also be removed, which means that none of these classic shooters will be available on Steam, Epic Games Store or other respective digital platforms.
Beginning On April 28, 2023, Battlefield Bad Company, Bad Company 2, Battlefield 1943 and Mirror’s Edge will be removed from saleand its online services will be permanently closed on December 8. The games will still be available to play offline (with the exception of 1943, which is online only), but after that date if you don’t already have them or want to play them with friends I’m afraid you don’t be lucky.
“Beginning April 28, 2023, Battlefield 1943, Battlefield: Bad Company 1 & 2, and Mirror’s Edge will be removed from digital stores and you will no longer be able to purchase them,” EA says. “This is in preparation for the withdrawal of online services for these titles.
“While these titles hold a special place in our hearts, we now look forward to creating new memories with you as we focus on our current and future Battlefield experiences. With this announcement, we also want to take a moment today to reflect on our time with Battlefield 1943, Bad Company 1 & 2 and Mirror’s Edge. We share incredible memories of not only developing it, but also playing it with you.”
Although Bad Company 1 and Battlefield 1943 have always been console exclusives, PC gamers have long awaited possible ports, which now seems highly unlikely.
Meanwhile, Bad Company 2 is one of the best Battlefield campaigns of all time, combining big action sequences, large-scale battles, strong writing and humor with EA’s signature destruction and pyrotechnics. DICE. If you’ve never tried it, be sure to grab it before April 28.
Likewise, Mirror’s Edge. While it’s a bit clunky, in cases where the shooting mechanics, parkour, and navigation all fit together, it’s unlike anything I’ve played. Its sequel, Mirror’s Edge Catalyst, is also worth checking out.
“If, like us, you have fond memories of Battlefield: Bad Company 1 and 2, Battlefield 1943 and Mirrors Edge, please share them with us. We’d love to hear from you,” EA says.
If you’re sad to see those classic Battlefield games disappearing, check out some of the other best old games still playable in 2023. You can also try out the best single player games, or maybe some great games for multiple players, none of which, luckily will go anywhere soon.