Xbox 360 Game Reportedly Back Online 4 Years After Servers Shut Down

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The online servers for an older Xbox 360 game that still works on newer Xbox consoles have surprisingly been brought back online. It’s normal for games to eventually lose their online support – maintaining servers costs money, and it doesn’t make sense to keep them running if almost no one is playing. While it’s disappointing for fans who enjoy revisiting older titles or discovering them for the first time, this is just the way online gaming works. Without server support, future generations will miss out on experiencing the original online multiplayer features of games like Halo 3 before the release of The Master Chief Collection.

Recently, there’s been concern about games becoming completely unplayable when their servers are shut down. Some games rely so heavily on online features that developers haven’t made arrangements to keep them running offline. This effectively turns them into useless objects. A prime example is the game Concord, which was released and then quickly taken offline, leaving players with a copy that only displays error messages and the game’s logo – it’s not actually playable without significant effort.

Far Cry 2 Servers Return by Surprise

It’s extremely rare for a game to be brought back online after its servers have been shut down, especially without a new release. But this week, the servers for Far Cry 2 on Xbox 360 unexpectedly came back online, and no one is sure why. According to reports from True Achievements, players are now able to access the game’s multiplayer. The servers had been offline for several years, but this revival gives players a chance to earn any multiplayer achievements they might have missed. It’s likely this happened accidentally.

These servers could be shut down at any moment. Because it’s the holiday season, it might take a few days, so if you’re interested in playing Far Cry 2 online, now’s your chance. You might not get another opportunity. If you’re unfamiliar with the game, Far Cry 2 is a really engaging and immersive shooter. It’s quite distinct from the newer Far Cry games, offering a more challenging experience with features like realistic gun malfunctions and the need to manage illnesses like malaria. It’s a unique game and worth checking out while you still can.

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2025-12-25 01:40