So transparent if they don't announce the same thing for PSN's next week update.
Does EA really think gamers are that stupid?
EA doesn't think gamers are stupid, they just don't give a shit what they think.
Edit: when does PSN usually update?
Wonder if this means online pass will still be used on PS4 if PS4 has no DRM
Hah. It's probably $5 new by now
https://help.ea.com/article/online-pass-has-been-discontinuedEA has told Eurogamer it is in the process of eliminating Online Pass from all its existing titles.
"As we discontinue Online Pass for our new EA titles, we are also in the process of eliminating it from all our existing EA titles as well," a spokesperson said. "We heard the feedback from players and decided to do away with Online Pass altogether.
"Players will see it first with some EA Sports titles, where a prompt to enter an Online Pass code will no longer appear in-game; with other titles we are simply making Online Passes available free of charge online.
"These are rolling updates that are taking effect over the next several weeks. We hope players continue to enjoy our games and online services for a long time to come."
There's more in a new Online Pass FAQ.
What was the EA Online Pass?
Online Pass was a unique, one-time-use code included with new EA games that allowed EA players to access online features. If the game was not purchased new, the online pass code might have been used already and the player would need to purchase a new Online Pass.
Do I still need an Online Pass to play multiplayer games online?
For new EA titles, Online Pass will no longer be needed or included. Additionally, we are in the process of eliminating Online Pass requirements from existing EA games. This process will take several weeks. For some games, the prompt to enter an Online Pass code will no longer appear; for others, you will still need to download and install an Online Pass, but they will be available free of charge from the Xbox LIVE Marketplace or PlayStation Store.
When will specific games have their Online Pass turned off?
The latest releases of EA SPORTS games are the first. Over the next several weeks, Online Pass will either be removed completely, or will be available for free in the PlayStation Store and Xbox LIVE Marketplace.
Please note that our advisors will not be able to provide you an Online Pass code before that game's pass requirements are disabled. We appreciate your patience.
Why did we decide to do this?
We listened to the feedback from players, and decided to do away with Online Pass. We hope that eliminating Online Pass will allow more people to play and enjoy EA games for a long time to come.
So people here are silly.
Waiting for Dead Space 3 to go free so my friend and I can rent it to play co-op together.
Naw. Pretty sure most of the people who posted in here also posted in the thread about EA ending their online pass program.
I'd check, but laziness abounds!
Why did we decide to do this?
We listened to the feedback from players, and decided to do away with Online Pass. We hope that eliminating Online Pass will allow more people to play and enjoy EA games for a long time to come.
Except for the ones that they've killed the online for.
I'm talking about the people posting "lol moneyhats" or "no PSN store."
FIFA World Cup for a start, less than 18 months after it came out.Such as?
Why not free on PSN!?!?!?
Good for them but this is kind of odd.
They should phase them out on all platforms that apply.
no upcoming DRM
I wonder, will EA be making anymore Xbox360 games? How I see it, it would be fine until the Xbox360 is official shut down. Until then, free online for future xbox360 titles.
No?
No PSN?
Dat Xbox unprecedented partnership.
Did somebody say UNPRECEDENTED partnership?
no upcoming DRM
.Do I still need an Online Pass to play multiplayer games online?
For new EA titles, Online Pass will no longer be needed or included. Additionally, we are in the process of eliminating Online Pass requirements from existing EA games. This process will take several weeks. For some games, the prompt to enter an Online Pass code will no longer appear; for others, you will still need to download and install an Online Pass, but they will be available free of charge from the Xbox LIVE Marketplace or PlayStation Store.
When will specific games have their Online Pass turned off?
The latest releases of EA SPORTS games are the first. Over the next several weeks, Online Pass will either be removed completely, or will be available for free in the PlayStation Store and Xbox LIVE Marketplace.
Do I still need an Online Pass to play multiplayer games online?For new EA titles, Online Pass will no longer be needed or included. Additionally, we are in the process of eliminating Online Pass requirements from existing EA games. This process will take several weeks. For some games, the prompt to enter an Online Pass code will no longer appear; for others, you will still need to download and install an Online Pass, but they will be available free of charge from the Xbox LIVE Marketplace or PlayStation Store.
A just post.Microsoft and ea deserve each other.