TopSpin 2K25 fans are lashing out at 2K following widespread server issues that have impacted the game's single-player mode. Players are rallying against the game's always-online requirement, a common complaint made against a plethora of modern-day video games and one that is heavily affecting TopSpin 2K25.
TopSpin 2K25 is the latest entry in the long-running series and was released to positive reviews and a warm reception from the franchise's community. With high-quality visuals, intense gameplay, and a plethora of real-life tennis stars to choose from, everything was shaping up for TopSpin 2K25 to be a smash hit. Unfortunately, the game is being heavily criticized for its server issues and internet requirements.
According to Eurogamer, TopSpin 2K25 has been made unplayable for some as a result. The critical problem arises due to TopSpin 2K25 requiring an internet connection to play the game's single-player career mode, meaning if the servers shut down, players are not only locked out of multiplayer modes but most of the game's solo content as well. TopSpin 2K25's career mode allows players to create their own tennis star level-up, competing in real-life, world-famous tournaments. However, without an internet connection, this mode would not be available, with only exhibition and training modes being accessible to players.
TopSpin 2K25 was a highly anticipated 2024 release, but the decision to put a majority of the game's content behind an always-online requirement is turning players against it. As a result, players are now lashing out against TopSpin 2K25 and its developers for this decision, with the game's subreddit being filled with criticism and complaints. Connectivity issues are running rampant, and the players who are able to break free from these server issues are reportedly losing progress despite completing matches.
What makes these issues even more concerning is that TopSpin 2K25's servers are only guaranteed to last a few years, something that is also being heavily criticized within the game's community. TopSpin 2K25 states that the game's servers are guaranteed to last through 2026 but may be altered or modified at a later date. Not only would servers shutting down result in TopSpin 2K25's multiplayer mode being unplayable, but a majority of single-player content would also be lost forever. While there are a ton of options when it comes to tennis video games, players were hoping for a better rollout for TopSpin 2K25, one of the genre's biggest names.
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