Warner Bros. Discovery's sudden removal of several Cartoon Network and Adult Swim games has sparked significant backlash from fans. Without explanation, at least six titles have been delisted from digital storefronts like Steam and the Nintendo eShop. This leaves players unable to legally purchase these popular games.
The delistings are linked to Warner Bros. Discovery's cost-cutting measures, mirroring similar actions taken with films and movies. A previous incident in March saw a wave of Adult Swim game removals, some of which were later reinstated due to public pressure. However, this latest round, affecting titles like Adventure Time: Finn and Jake's Epic Quest, Steven Universe: Save the Light, and Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time, has received no such reprieve.
The affected games, all carrying messages indicating publisher removal, include:
- Adventure Time: Finn and Jake's Epic Quest
- Adventure Time: Magic Man's Head Games
- OK K.O.! Let's Play Heroes
- Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time
- Steven Universe: Save the Light
- Steven Universe: Unleash the Light
While some Cartoon Network Games remain available, the lack of explanation from Warner Bros. Discovery, Cartoon Network Games, and Adult Swim Games has fueled fan frustration, particularly regarding the removal of Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time, which provided a crucial narrative conclusion to the show. The oldest game affected, Adventure Time: Finn and Jake's Epic Quest, dates back to April 2014. The others were released between 2018 and 2021. This situation highlights the precarious nature of digital game ownership and the potential for titles to vanish without warning.
