Good news for Xbox 360 players: Your beloved Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare is safe—for now. While EA recently announced the shutdown of servers for this quirky third-person shooter, the Xbox 360 version has been spared the axe... at least according to their latest update. But here's where it gets controversial: EA initially only mentioned the PS3 version's closure on April 28, leaving Xbox 360 players in a state of uncertainty. And this is the part most people miss: EA has a history of overlooking Xbox 360 versions during server shutdowns, as seen with Need for Speed Rivals. So, should we trust their silence on this matter? Or is the Xbox 360 version living on borrowed time?
For achievement hunters, this news is both a relief and a call to action. If you’ve been procrastinating on unlocking all 65 achievements in Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare on Xbox 360, now might be the time to dust off your console and get to work. While EA has confirmed the game will remain playable on Xbox 360, Xbox One, PS4, and PC, the lack of clarity around the 360 version’s long-term future is concerning. After all, the game and its DLC packs have been delisted, and it’s not backward compatible. That means if you want to complete it, you’ll need to track down a physical copy and fire up your old Xbox 360.
Completing the game’s achievements is no small feat. Estimates suggest it’ll take around 40 hours to unlock everything, with the base 1,000G requiring 25 to 30 hours. Luckily, TrueAchievements has a fantastic walkthrough to guide you through the process. But the bigger question remains: Is EA’s silence on the Xbox 360 version a deliberate omission, or just another oversight? And if the servers do eventually shut down, what does that mean for players who’ve invested time and effort into this cult classic?
Controversial take: Could EA be testing the waters to see how players react before making a final decision on the Xbox 360 version? Or is this just another example of older consoles being left behind in the ever-evolving gaming landscape? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below. Will you be revisiting Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare on Xbox 360 to secure those achievements just in case? Or are you betting on EA’s silence being a sign of safety? The clock is ticking, and the garden is calling—what’s your move?
