THE DIRECTORY
The servers closed. The stories didn’t.
Games with a documented original-service shutdown. Explore their independent community projects, where available.
Games in this selection
31 games in this selection
Screenshot · ACEmulatorPlayableAsheron's Call
ACEmulator (ACE)
One of the first major 3D MMORPGs, set in the world of Dereth with monthly story events. All official servers closed in 2017; ACEmulator recreates the final state of the game.
Image · Skylords RebornPlayableBattleForge
Skylords Reborn
A real-time strategy game where players build decks of cards to summon units, spells and buildings. Skylords Reborn revived it without EA's endorsement.
Battlefield 2
BF2Hub
A large-scale modern combat shooter with vehicles, squads and commanders. The game itself still runs; its official online service ended with GameSpy, and BF2Hub replaces it.
Image · BF2142 ReclamationPlayableBattlefield 2142
BF2142 Reclamation
A futuristic Battlefield set during a new ice age, with Titan mode and walkers. BF2142 Reclamation restores its multiplayer.
Screenshot · Electronic ArtsPlayableBattlefield: Bad Company 2
Project Rome (Venice Unleashed)
DICE's squad-based shooter known for destructible environments. Project Rome brings back multiplayer for the PC version.
Screenshot · NCsoftPlayableCity of Heroes
City of Heroes: Homecoming
A superhero MMORPG known for its deep character creator. NCSoft closed the official servers in 2012; the Homecoming community server now runs under an official licence.
Club Penguin
Club Penguin Journey
A browser-based world for children where players dressed up penguins, played minigames and joined seasonal parties. Disney has closed several fan servers, so revivals carry a high risk of takedown.
Screenshot · Electronic ArtsPlayableCommand & Conquer 3: Kane's Wrath
C&C:Online
The stand-alone expansion to Tiberium Wars, adding subfactions and a Nod campaign. It is supported by C&C:Online.
Screenshot · Electronic ArtsPlayableCommand & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars
C&C:Online
The return of the Tiberium saga, with GDI, Nod and the alien Scrin. C&C:Online restores its multiplayer lobby and ranking.