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 mass delisting of Adult Swim games occurred in March 2024, prompting public outcry that resulted in some titles being reinstated. However, this latest wave of removals affects popular titles like Adventure Time: Finn and Jake's Epic Quest, Steven Universe: Save the Light, and Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time, among others. The removal of Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time is particularly controversial, as it contains the canonical conclusion to the show's fifth season.
The games removed 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. The soundtrack for OK K.O.! Let's Play Heroes is also still for sale. The lack of explanation from Warner Bros. Discovery, Cartoon Network Games, and Adult Swim Games has fueled fan frustration and calls for transparency. Adventure Time: Finn and Jake's Epic Quest, released in April 2014, is the oldest title affected by this delisting.