Warner Bros. Discovery's sudden removal of several Cartoon Network and Adult Swim games has sparked significant fan backlash. The company offered no clear explanation for delisting titles such as Steven Universe: Save the Light and Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time, leaving fans frustrated and unable to legally purchase these popular games.
At least six titles have been digitally removed from platforms like Steam and the Nintendo eShop. Each game's storefront listing now displays a message indicating removal by the publisher, with little to no justification provided. This action is linked to Warner Bros. Discovery's cost-cutting measures, mirroring previous decisions to shelve films and remove content from streaming services. A similar delisting event occurred in March 2024, impacting Adult Swim games, although some were later reinstated following public outcry.
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[1](/warner-bros-selling-video-game-business-rumor/#threads)As reported by Wario64 on Twitter, the delistings, effective December 23rd, 2024, included Adventure Time: Finn and Jake's Epic Quest, Adventure Time: Magic Man's Head Games, OK K.O.! Let's Play Heroes, Steven Universe: Save the Light, Steven Universe: Unleash the Light, and Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time. Steam listings for these games display a uniform message announcing their removal.
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
It's noteworthy that some Cartoon Network Games titles, such as Cartoon Network Journeys VR and Monsters Ate My Birthday Cake, remain available. Similarly, the soundtrack for OK K.O.! Let's Play Heroes is still accessible. The lack of official explanation from Cartoon Network Games, Adult Swim Games, and Warner Bros. Discovery has further fueled fan discontent.
Adventure Time: Finn and Jake's Epic Quest, released in April 2014, is the oldest title affected. Other delisted games were released between 2018 and 2021. The removal of Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time, particularly, has angered fans, as it contained the canonical ending to the show's fifth season. The lack of prior warning and the absence of a clear reason for the delistings have intensified negative reactions from the gaming community.
