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 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 several Adult Swim games, although public pressure led to some being reinstated.
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, as does 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 communication 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 a clear reason for these delistings continues to generate controversy.
