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 vanished from digital storefronts like Steam and the Nintendo eShop on December 23rd, 2024. These included popular and critically acclaimed games, leaving fans unable to legally purchase them.
The delistings are linked to Warner Bros. Discovery's cost-cutting measures, mirroring previous decisions to shelve films and remove content from streaming platforms. A similar incident occurred in March 2024, involving Adult Swim games, prompting public outcry that resulted in some titles being reinstated. However, this latest wave of removals includes beloved titles like Steven Universe: Save the Light, Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time, and several Adventure Time games.
The affected games, all bearing messages indicating publisher removal, are:
- 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
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 lack of transparency from Warner Bros. Discovery, Cartoon Network Games, and Adult Swim Games regarding the reasons for these delistings has fueled fan frustration, particularly concerning the removal of Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time, which many consider canonically significant to the show's conclusion. The oldest game affected, Adventure Time: Finn and Jake's Epic Quest, debuted in April 2014. The others were released between 2018 and 2021.
