The Latest Delistings from Disney
In a surprising move, Disney has removed 15 games from Steam, among them classics like Star Wars: Dark Forces and Outlaws. This marks the second wave of delistings in 2023, with a previous batch of 14 titles disappearing back in January.
The delistings occurred on April 14th around 1 PM BST, as reported by SteamDB and observed by gaming enthusiast Wario64. The games yanked from the storefront include:
- Star Wars: Dark Forces (Classic, 1995)
- Outlaws + A Handful of Missions (Classic, 1997)
- Star Wars Rebellion
- Planet of the Apes: Last Frontier
- Disney Pirates of the Caribbean: At Worlds End
- Disney Princess: My Fairytale Adventure
- Disney Universe
- Disney G-Force
- Disney Tangled
- Disney's Chicken Little
- Disney Alice in Wonderland
- Disney's Treasure Planet: Battle of Procyon
- Disney Bolt
- Disney Pixar Brave: The Video Game
- Disney High School Musical 3: Senior Year Dance
Most of these titles are tied closely to Disney's legacy, particularly the iconic Star Wars games. While some may wonder about the inclusion of Planet of the Apes: Last Frontier, this game was published under the Disney umbrella following their acquisition of 20th Century Fox.
For players seeking to relive the nostalgia of the 90s, both Dark Forces and Outlaws have been remastered by Nightdive Studios and are available for purchase in updated formats. This offers a glimmer of hope for fans who want to experience these classics despite their delisting.
Speculation around the reasons for Disney's decision points toward legal issues regarding licensing. The timing also coincides with rumors of Epic Games developing a Disney-themed extraction shooter, suggesting a shift in how Disney wants to engage with its gaming audience.
As the gaming industry continues to evolve, it remains to be seen how these changes will impact both classic titles and future developments. Fans of Disney's diverse catalog will undoubtedly hope to see their beloved games return in some form.