Online games come with an expiration date. Whether due to dwindling player bases, licensing complications, or the shift of developer focus to new projects, servers eventually go dark. August 2025 is no exception, bringing a mix of long-running titles and niche favorites to their final moments. If you’ve been meaning to revisit any of these games, this is your last chance to log in before they vanish.
1. Ironsight (August 6, 2025)
- Developer/Publisher: WipleGames Inc.
- Platforms: PC (Steam)
- Genre: Free-to-Play Military FPS
After more than five years online, Ironsight officially shuts down on August 6, 2025. Inspired heavily by classic Call of Duty: Black Ops-era gameplay, the game featured fast-paced gunfights, familiar loadouts, and urban combat maps.
Announced in May 2025, the shutdown came after years of declining activity. While the core gunplay was solid, inconsistent Netcode and a steep onboarding process for new players prevented any real comeback.
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Key Gameplay Highlight: Tactical, high-speed firefights with modern military weapons and map layouts similar to early COD titles.
2. Kritika: Zero (August 7, 2025)
- Developer/Publisher: VALOFE
- Platforms: VFUN (PC)
- Genre: MMO Brawler
Kritika: Zero was the latest attempt to revive the Kritika franchise in the West after multiple previous versions (Kritika Reboot, Kritika Global, Kritika Online) ended early. The action MMO combined flashy combos with instanced dungeon runs, but like its predecessors, it faded after its first year of activity. The game was delisted in May 2025 before its shutdown.
Key Gameplay Highlight: Combo-heavy action combat in instanced dungeons with class-based abilities.
3. Blacklight: Retribution (August 31, 2025)
- Developer: Hardsuit Labs (formerly Zombie Studios)
- Platforms: PlayStation 4 (Final Active Platform)
- Genre: Free-to-Play Tactical Shooter
One of the oldest titles on this list, Blacklight: Retribution has had a surprisingly long life. Originally released in 2012 on PC and later as a PS4 launch title, it offered customizable weapons, cyber-themed maps, and a HUD visor mechanic that set it apart from traditional shooters.
Its PC servers were shut down back in 2019, leaving PS4 as its final home. After being delisted and temporarily offline in January 2025, its complete shutdown on August 31 officially ends a 13-year journey.
Key Gameplay Highlight: Tactical shooting with visor-assisted enemy detection and deep weapon customization.
4. Splitgate (August 2025, Date TBC)
- Developer/Publisher: 1047 Games
- Platforms: PC and Consoles
- Genre: Free-to-Play Arena Shooter
The most significant closure this month is Splitgate, which will go offline to make way for Splitgate 2. Known for its innovative portal mechanics that combined Halo-style gunplay with spatial strategy, the title experienced a major surge in popularity during 2021–2022.
The release of Splitgate 2 in early 2025 divided the community and was met with mixed reception, prompting the studio to shift all resources toward refining the sequel. While an exact shutdown date has not been provided, August 2025 officially marks the end of the original game’s service.
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Key Gameplay Highlight: Fast-paced arena shooter where portals allow unique flanking, ambushes, and cross-map shots.
Additional Game Shutdowns in August 2025
While the above are the main titles leaving this month, August also sees the ongoing effects of previous announcements:
- Anthem is leaving Xbox Game Pass on August 15, ahead of its early 2026 server closure.
- Nascar Heat 4 and Nascar Heat 5 servers have already gone offline.
- Block N Load and EvilVEvil closed earlier this month.
For players who spent countless hours in these games, server shutdowns feel like saying goodbye to old friends. They’re reminders that online gaming is ephemeral—digital worlds vanish when support ends.
If you want one last session, check the dates and jump in before the final disconnect. Many of these developers are already redirecting efforts into new titles, so this farewell may also mark the beginning of their next big project.
