Summary
Electronic Arts’Rocket Arenawill be exiting both Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and EA Play soon. The 3v3 multiplayer shooter has been out since 2020 on PC and other major gaming platforms, and it performed well during its initial release.Rocket Arenahas received positive reviews.While it had amassed an okay player base when it came out, the numbers have dwindled, which many believe could be part of the reason for its imminent removal.
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TrueAchievementsreported thatRocket Arenawill be leaving both Xbox Game Pass Ultimate andEAPlay. EA’s website confirms thatRocket Arenawill be leaving The Play List on July 17, 2025, the same date when it also leaves Game Pass Ultimate. There has been no statement as to why the game will be removed from both services, although some users from the comments section assume that a server closure is in the game’s future. It has been two full years since the developers updated the title with Season 4’s introduction in 2021, so most people think that the shutdown is inevitable.
During its release, many fans had high hopes for the game, with some players declaringRocket Arena’s potential to be the next great multiplayer shooter. Most gamers' initial reception was that it felt like a mix ofOverwatchandSuper Smash Bros. Granted, while comparisons were present, a lot of factors determine a game’s success, including the accessibility and concurrent player count. Not to mention, with games such asValorant,Overwatch 2, and others highly dominating the multiplayer shooter scene, it is an over-saturated genre that has a lot of competition going on.
Still, even as the game will be leaving Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and EA Play, it will still be available for purchase so players can still grind the achievements, should they be interested in adding a few points. Unlike other shooters such asHalowhich have achievements that take too long to accomplish,Rocket Arena’s achievements are said to be doable within a 60 to 80-hour playtime if gamers have the time to spare. Hopefully, the server closure is just a rumor so that fans can still enjoy the title at their own leisure.
Rocket Arena
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Discover the true depth of rocket gameplay in this explosive 3v3 shooter featuring dynamic maps, thrilling game modes and an ever-growing roster of diverse heroes. Master your hero’s unique rockets and abilities as you learn how to time your dodges, lead your targets and unearth new strategies based on your squad. Try out in-game items such as the Rocket Magnet, Trip Mine and Speed Boost to change the course of combat. Taking too many hits will blast you out of the arena, but not out of the action. Ride your rocket right back in to return to the fight and become a champion. Ready to be blown away?Explore a growing roster of fantastic heroes, each with distinctive personalities, backstories and rivalries. Master your hero’s powerful abilities and signature rockets to get the most out of your squad. Earn experience to unlock Rocket Parts, Totem Parts and spectacular outfits to customize your hero’s look. Mix, match and level up powerful artifacts to give your heroes impressive new stat boosts and effects.
