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Motor City Online

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Motor City Online was an Electronic Arts massively multiplayer online racing game launched in 2001. Players acquired and modified classic automobiles from the 1930s to 1970s for competitive races against others. The game ceased operations in 2003, leading to speculation about a connection with subsequent EA titles like Need for Speed: World.

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What was Motor City Online?

Motor City Online was an online racing game published by Electronic Arts in 2001. Players bought, tuned, and raced classic American cars instead of driving modern supercars.

What cars could players use in Motor City Online?

The game focused on classic vehicles from roughly the 1930s through the 1970s. Customization included performance parts, paint, and other upgrades used for competitive races.

Was Motor City Online a free-to-play game?

No, it used a paid online subscription model during its original operation. This was common for large PC online games before free-to-play racing services became widespread.

Why did Motor City Online shut down?

Electronic Arts closed the game in 2003, ending its official online service. Because the game depended on EA's servers, the original multiplayer experience could not continue normally after the shutdown.

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