Toy Story 3 Delisted on Xbox Ahead of October Remaster Launch

The original Toy Story 3 video game will be pulled from the Xbox digital storefront on September 29, 2026, clearing the way for a full remaster launching just over two weeks later. Atari and Digital Eclipse are set to release Toy Story 3: Complete Edition on October 15 across PC, Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, PS4, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. The delisting was first reported by TrueAchievements after the Xbox store page updated with an official notice confirming the September cutoff date.

Owners who purchased the 2010 edition still have guaranteed access to the game even after the storefront pulls it down. If you’re hoping to buy the original $9.99 version for Xbox One or Xbox Series X|S, the clock starts ticking now; the offer vanishes at the end of September. Meanwhile, the Complete Edition jumps the price to $19.99 on the Nintendo eShop and reaches $49.99 for the Switch 2 two‑pack bundle, pushing the entry cost higher for fresh players. This shift means that anyone who kept the Xbox 360 era title on their shelf now faces the final chance to acquire it at its original price. Missing that window will leave the classic locked behind a higher price tag and a newer edition that doesn’t fully replicate the original experience.

About Toy Story 3: Complete Edition

Developed by Digital Eclipse and published by Atari, Toy Story 3: Complete Edition arrives as part of the broader Toy Story: Retro Roundup collection announced earlier this year. The remaster brings the 2010 adventure — originally developed by Avalanche Software and published by Disney Interactive Studios — to modern hardware with a suite of technical upgrades. Platforms include PC, Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, PS4, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, with a unified launch date of October 15, 2026.

IGN gave the original Toy Story 3 a 7.5/10 back in 2010. That review praised the title as a rare license game that hits its mark. Because of that, the game still gets talked about long after many tie‑in titles disappeared. The new Complete Edition wants to keep that spirit while fixing bugs that stuck with the Xbox 360 and PS3. Digital Eclipse has a history of restoring games carefully, which means they’re likely up for the job.

Remastered Toy Box: 6 New Features

According to the official description, the Complete Edition features "improved graphics and a few new surprises in store." The source material confirms upgraded graphics, improved resolution, and improved framerate as core technical improvements. These upgrades mean the game's western sandbox and story sequences should run at higher, more stable frame rates on current-gen consoles — a meaningful difference for a title built around physics-driven toy interactions and open-ended exploration.

Beyond visual fidelity, the remaster includes previously exclusive content that was locked to specific platforms or retail editions in 2010. The package also retains both of the original's core modes: Story Mode, which follows the film's narrative beats, and Toy Box Mode — the open-ended Woody's Roundup sandbox that lets players create their own missions and explore a western town freely. For players who missed the original, this is the definitive version; for veterans, the exclusive content and performance gains are the draw.

Xbox Loses Toy Story 3 This Week

This tiered approach means the cost of entry depends heavily on platform preference and format. Players on Xbox who previously could buy the original for $9.99 digitally now face a remaster that has not yet received a confirmed standalone digital price on that platform — though the Nintendo eShop listing suggests a $19.99 baseline. The physical bundles add a collector's premium, particularly on Nintendo's newest hardware.

Xbox Owners Just Lost Access to Toy Story 3

The two-week gap between delisting and relaunch is tight but intentional — Disney, Atari, and Digital Eclipse appear to be steering players directly toward the remaster rather than leaving the original available as a budget alternative. That strategy makes commercial sense, but it removes the low-cost option for anyone curious about the 2010 game who might have picked it up during a sale. The original's $9.99 price point made it an easy impulse buy; the remaster's starting price roughly doubles that.

But the Complete Edition offers concrete improvements: higher‑resolution graphics, faster frame rates, open uped DLC, and a version that runs natively on current‑gen consoles without any compatibility shims. Toy Story 3 has long been known for its Toy Box Mode, a sandbox feature that arrived decades before the concept of creative hubs exploded. Keeping it fluid on today’s hardware isn’t just a visual tweak; it keeps the core gameplay solid. The result is a licensed title that still feels tight and responsive, even after all these years.

With the original game's delisting locked in and the remaster's launch date confirmed, the transition is now a matter of weeks. Players on Xbox have until late September to decide whether the 2010 version at $9.99 is worth keeping in their library, or if they'll wait for the Complete Edition's modernized package. Either way, one of the better movie tie-in games of its generation is about to get a second life — and a price increase to match.