Warner Bros. Discovery's sudden removal of several Cartoon Network and Adult Swim Games titles has sparked significant backlash from fans. At least six games, including popular titles like Steven Universe: Save the Light and Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time, have been delisted from digital storefronts such as Steam and the Nintendo eShop. The publisher offered no clear explanation for this action, leaving fans unable to legally purchase these beloved games.
This delisting is linked to Warner Bros. Discovery's broader cost-cutting measures, which have previously impacted films and streaming content. A similar incident occurred in March 2024, involving Adult Swim games, though public outcry prevented the complete removal of some titles. This time, however, several Cartoon Network games, including those listed below, were removed without warning on December 23rd, 2024. Each game's storefront listing simply stated that it would no longer be available for sale after that date.
Delisted Cartoon Network Games:
- 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. The delisting of Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time is particularly controversial, as it contained content considered canon to the show's finale. The oldest game removed, Adventure Time: Finn and Jake's Epic Quest, originally launched in April 2014. Other titles were released in 2018 and 2021. This latest delisting highlights the ongoing concerns surrounding the preservation of digital games and the impact of corporate decisions on fans.