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 fans unable to legally purchase these beloved games.
The delistings are linked to Warner Bros. Discovery's cost-cutting measures, mirroring similar actions taken with films and TV shows. This isn't the first instance; a similar delisting event occurred in March 2024, impacting Adult Swim games. While some titles were reinstated then due to public pressure, this recent wave has left many fans frustrated.
The affected games, delisted on December 23rd, 2024, 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
Each game's storefront listing displays a brief message announcing its removal, attributed to Cartoon Network Games or Adult Swim Games. Interestingly, some Cartoon Network titles remain available, such as Cartoon Network Journeys VR and Monsters Ate My Birthday Cake, along with the soundtrack for OK K.O.! Let's Play Heroes.
The oldest game affected, Adventure Time: Finn and Jake's Epic Quest, debuted in April 2014. Other titles were released between 2018 and 2021. The lack of explanation from Warner Bros. Discovery, Cartoon Network Games, and Adult Swim Games has fueled fan anger, particularly concerning Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time, whose removal effectively cuts off access to the show's canonical conclusion. The silence surrounding the delistings only amplifies the frustration within the gaming community.