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 have been delisted from digital platforms like Steam and the Nintendo eShop. This leaves players unable to legally purchase these popular games.
The delistings are attributed to Warner Bros. Discovery's cost-cutting measures, a strategy previously employed in film and streaming services. This isn't the first instance; a similar mass delisting of Adult Swim games occurred in March 2024, though public pressure led to the reinstatement of some titles.
The recently removed 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 oldest game affected, Adventure Time: Finn and Jake's Epic Quest, launched in April 2014. The lack of transparency from Warner Bros. Discovery, Cartoon Network Games, and Adult Swim Games regarding the delistings has fueled fan frustration, particularly concerning Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time, whose removal effectively removes access to the show's canonical season five conclusion. The absence of any official explanation adds to the controversy surrounding this decision.
