It’s a sad time for Halo fans, as the legacy Halo servers from the Xbox 360 era have gone down. Fans of the classic shooters can still play the game, but the days of online matches have ended.January 13 2022 was the final day Xbox 360 matches were held online, and fans worldwide mourned the loss. It’s the end of an era for FPS fans, and across social media, Halo players shared their thoughts and memories.Online Halo is gone but never forgottenJack “CouRage” Dunlop@CouRageJDSeptember 25, 2007 - Halo 3 was released. Millions of people were online. The population map was lit up showing the locations of everyone playing.January 13, 2022 - The Halo 3 Xbox 360 servers have been brought offline. The population map is finally dark.End of an era.9:56 AM · Jan 13, 2022288684013September 25, 2007 - Halo 3 was released. Millions of people were online. The population map was lit up showing the locations of everyone playing.January 13, 2022 - The Halo 3 Xbox 360 servers have been brought offline. The population map is finally dark.End of an era. https://t.co/scBRAyvgJ1Everyone from competitive pros to longtime casual fans gave a final salute to the Xbox 360 servers that held fond memories. One of the most well-known FPS players, Jack “CouRage” Dunlop sent his farewell over Twitter, as the servers were going down. It was many players’ first entry into the world of FPS and it captured millions’ attention for years.🇨🇦 Dylan (Dillo) Smith 🇨🇦@DilloooRossIts been a whole day since the Halo 3 servers went offline. I feel like I lost a good friend and a part of my life is gone. I feel like I wanna cry (as lame as that sounds). Halo 3 was my first genuine online experience, it was THE GAME that my brother and I bonded over. Halo 38:37 AM · Jan 14, 202241Its been a whole day since the Halo 3 servers went offline. I feel like I lost a good friend and a part of my life is gone. I feel like I wanna cry (as lame as that sounds). Halo 3 was my first genuine online experience, it was THE GAME that my brother and I bonded over. ❤️Halo 3Others remembered the memories they had with their family, bonding over Halo 3 as something they dearly loved. Though the servers have only been down for a day, players will never get them back.Scott Baker@ScottB587Over the last few days, the r/Halo sub has been full of fans reminiscing about Halo 3 and saying their goodbyes as the servers close down.It has been wonderful seeing so many people go back to the X360 original one last time. To see and read their stories and moments. 6:33 AM · Jan 14, 2022Over the last few days, the r/Halo sub has been full of fans reminiscing about Halo 3 and saying their goodbyes as the servers close down.It has been wonderful seeing so many people go back to the X360 original one last time. To see and read their stories and moments. 💙Many, though sad about the loss, are warmed by the stories others are telling about their experiences. It’s less about the gameplay, and more about the moments players shared over the past years.Perhaps the saddest post, a Reddit user linked the last match of the online game on Xbox 360. It’s touching to see so many players come forward about the memories they have of the game.Many players found themselves reminiscing about the old days. Even though it was the same people playing the same matches, it was always fun, creating memories that will last a lifetime.Others still remind us that the servers are gone, but they’re never forgotten. Players will always have the memories of friends made and moments shared, staying up all night and playing their favorite game.Not everyone was fortunate enough to play at home daily. Others played at their friends houses but shared the same good times and experiences, and that’s what matters.KreekCraft@KreekCraftIn 2007 I would come home from school & play Halo 3. Every. Single. Day. Everyone was playing it.Today the Halo 3 servers shut down foreverWhen you’re young you never stop to think that one day the games you love won’t be there anymore. Enjoy the memories while you can. 10:24 AM · Jan 13, 20221819115In 2007 I would come home from school & play Halo 3. Every. Single. Day. Everyone was playing it.Today the Halo 3 servers shut down foreverWhen you’re young you never stop to think that one day the games you love won’t be there anymore. Enjoy the memories while you can. 😭❤️ https://t.co/77ZSRdhStHSo many players came together to reminisce and how important it is that we enjoy these memories, which will never fade.Halo Support@HaloSupportOnline services for legacy Halo Xbox 360 titles have been discontinued. The affected games will remain playable indefinitely, but some experiences will be impacted.Please visit support.halowaypoint.com/hc/en-us/artic… for more details2:17 AM · Jan 13, 20224687712Online services for legacy Halo Xbox 360 titles have been discontinued. The affected games will remain playable indefinitely, but some experiences will be impacted.Please visit support.halowaypoint.com/hc/en-us/artic… for more detailsThe tweet that it was all coming to an end impacted millions of gamers around the world. This franchise has touched the lives of so many players, and after fourteen years, the servers are down for good.