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 beloved games. The publisher offered no clear explanation for the delistings.
This action is consistent with Warner Bros. Discovery's recent cost-cutting measures, which have included shelving films and removing content from streaming services. A similar delisting event occurred in March 2024, affecting Adult Swim games, though public pressure led to the reinstatement of some titles. This time, however, the response has been swift and negative.
The 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, including Cartoon Network Journeys VR and Monsters Ate My Birthday Cake, as does 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 the delistings has further fueled fan frustration.
The oldest game affected, Adventure Time: Finn and Jake's Epic Quest, launched in April 2014. Other titles were released between 2018 and 2021. The removal of Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time, which contained the canonical conclusion to the show's fifth season, has been particularly criticized by fans. The lack of warning and the absence of a clear explanation have intensified the negative reaction to this decision.
