Categories Posted inin Business EA’s ulterior motive behind killing the Online Pass Posted byby GamesBeat May 17, 2013 Updated June 18, 2025 2 min Share this article twitter facebook linkedin bluesky If you cheered Electronic Arts’ decision to end its three-year-old Online Pass program, I’ve got some advice: Don’t fly the victory flag quite yet. Unlock premium content and VIP community perks with GB M A X! Join now to enjoy our free and premium perks. Join now → Sign in to your account.