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 them. 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, although some were later reinstated following public outcry.
The recently delisted games, all removed on December 23rd, 2024, include:
Each game's storefront listing displays a brief message stating its unavailability after December 23rd, 2024. Interestingly, some Cartoon Network titles 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 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 is particularly controversial, as it features the canonical conclusion to the show's fifth season. Warner Bros. Discovery, Cartoon Network Games, and Adult Swim Games have yet to provide a reason for these delistings, fueling fan frustration and disappointment.