Research has shown that a high percentage of fake game downloads are infected with malware, such as Trojan-PSW (password stealers) and Trojan-Banker , designed to steal personal data and login credentials.

With player numbers in online modes dropping to low levels, we will be shutting down the servers from November 30, 2022. Electronic Arts Home Page

It is no longer available through subscription services like EA Play , having been removed from their library in July 2022. Legitimate Ways to Play Online Services Shutdown - EA

The promise of a free full version often serves as a lure for cyberattacks.