PSA: 2K Shutting Down Servers for Two PS4 Golf Games – Last Chance to Earn Trophies
2K Games has officially confirmed that it will be sunsetting the online servers for two of its popular golf titles: The Golf Club 2019 and PGA Tour 2K21. Players who still enjoy these games have only a short window left to take advantage of their online features and unlock any remaining trophies before the shutdown goes into effect.
Server Shutdown Timeline
According to an email sent out to players, the changes will start rolling out soon. Virtual Currency (VC) purchases for both titles will be disabled after August 30, 2025. While the games themselves will still function offline, all online services will remain available only until October 30, 2025. After that date, the servers will go dark permanently.
Once the shutdown is finalized, features such as in-game stores, progression rewards, matchmaking, and all other online elements will no longer work. Essentially, both games will be reduced to offline-only modes.
Impact on Trophies and Achievements
For trophy hunters, this is an important announcement. Both The Golf Club 2019 and PGA Tour 2K21 include several trophies tied directly to online play. This means October 30 will be the final chance to earn the coveted Platinum trophies.
The good news is that the requirements aren’t overly complicated. Players only need to complete matches through matchmaking and private lobbies. As long as you have a fellow golf fan to play with, grabbing those online trophies should still be manageable before the servers are taken offline.
No Longer Available for Purchase
It’s worth mentioning that neither The Golf Club 2019 nor PGA Tour 2K21 is currently available to purchase digitally. On the PlayStation Store, both listings are now limited to “Wishlist” options, making it impossible for new players to buy them. For anyone who doesn’t already own these games, earning their Platinum trophies is now out of reach.
New Options for Golf Fans
While the server closures may disappoint longtime players, golf fans aren’t left without options. 2K released PGA Tour 2K25 earlier this year, designed for PlayStation 5 with improved visuals, updated mechanics, and a bigger roster of courses. Even better, the game is currently on sale in the PlayStation Store for $41.99, down from its usual $69.99—a solid 40% discount.
For players looking for a fresh golf experience with full online support, PGA Tour 2K25 is the clear alternative.
Broader Trend of Server Shutdowns
These closures are part of a broader trend in gaming. In the past year, several PS4 and PS5 titles have had their online servers shut down, sometimes with very little warning. While The Golf Club 2019 and PGA Tour 2K21 enjoyed several years of support, not all games are so fortunate.
One extreme example was Concord, which was taken offline and delisted less than a month after launch. The game’s abrupt failure highlighted how fragile online-dependent titles can be, and why server shutdowns continue to frustrate players who invest time and money into them.
Final Thoughts
If you own The Golf Club 2019 or PGA Tour 2K21, now is the time to log in and finish anything left on your to-do list. Whether that means stocking up on progression rewards, playing a few last matches with friends, or chasing those online trophies, you have until October 30, 2025 to make it happen.
After that, both games will be permanently stripped of their online functionality, joining the growing list of titles lost to server shutdowns.
For those still eager to swing virtual clubs, PGA Tour 2K25 offers a modern experience and is currently available at a discount. But for fans of the older games, the clock is ticking.
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