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 platforms like Steam and the Nintendo eShop. This leaves players unable to legally purchase these beloved games.
The delistings are linked to Warner Bros. Discovery's cost-cutting measures, mirroring previous decisions to shelve films and remove content from streaming services. A similar incident occurred in March 2024, affecting Adult Swim games, although public pressure prevented some titles from being removed.
The recently delisted games include:
These titles were removed on December 23rd, 2024, with a brief message stating their unavailability. Interestingly, some Cartoon Network Games remain available, including 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, launched in April 2014. The others were released between 2018 and 2021. The removal of Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time is particularly controversial, as it contains the canonical conclusion to the show's fifth season. Warner Bros. Discovery has yet to provide a reason for these delistings, fueling further fan frustration.