Exclusive: Beloved CN Games Removed from Online Stores

Warner Bros. Discovery's sudden removal of several Cartoon Network and Adult Swim games has sparked significant backlash from fans. Popular titles like Steven Universe: Save the Light and Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time are among those digitally delisted from platforms including Steam and the Nintendo eShop. The publisher offered no clear explanation for the removals, leaving fans unable to legally purchase these beloved games.

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 titles, though public outcry prevented the complete removal of some games. This time, however, at least six Cartoon Network and Adult Swim games were removed on December 23rd, 2024, with a brief message stating their unavailability.

The affected 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

While some Cartoon Network games remain available, the lack of explanation from Warner Bros. Discovery, Cartoon Network Games, and Adult Swim Games has fueled fan frustration. The removal of Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time is particularly upsetting, as it contains the canonical conclusion to the show's fifth season. The oldest game affected, Adventure Time: Finn and Jake's Epic Quest, debuted in 2014, highlighting the significant loss of gaming history. The delistings highlight the precarious nature of digital game ownership and the potential for games to vanish without warning.