The team then set out to improve the game. One of the perks of being an online game was our ability to update it as we saw fit. Features such as Team Trials, Club Registration, Public Race Records, etc. were quickly put into design and then development.

Unfortunately, the product was losing steam. By the time these features were released, the sales of MCO already began to slow down. In the world of computer games, retailers promote and sell the latest and greatest. MCO no longer fit that category. As our shelf space shrunk, so did the inflow of new players. The MCO community stopped growing.

At the end of the day, we had to make the business decision that resulted in today's announcement. Our production resources are valuable, and the EA team that has been supporting MCO needs to go to work on other games.

On behalf of the MCO team here at EA, we would like to thank you for making MCO an unforgettable experience. You have brought us much enjoyment and you will leave us with many fond memories. And knowing our game was enjoyed around the clock and around the globe, no other developers could wish for more. When we reach the end of this road, and when the servers are disconnected, a part of us will go with it too.