Warner Bros. Discovery's sudden removal of several Cartoon Network and Adult Swim games has sparked significant backlash from fans. At least six titles have been delisted from digital storefronts like Steam and the Nintendo eShop, leaving players unable to purchase these popular games. The publisher offered little to no explanation for this action.
This delisting is 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, involving Adult Swim games, though public pressure prevented the complete removal of some titles.
The recently delisted games 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
Interestingly, some Cartoon Network Games 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 lack of a clear explanation from Warner Bros. Discovery, Cartoon Network Games, and Adult Swim Games has fueled fan frustration, particularly concerning Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time, whose removal effectively cuts off access to the show's canonical season five conclusion.
The oldest game affected, Adventure Time: Finn and Jake's Epic Quest, launched in April 2014. Other titles were released between 2018 and 2021. This latest delisting highlights Warner Bros. Discovery's controversial cost-cutting strategies and their impact on the gaming community.
