Sega recently announced that numerous classic titles from their collection will be delisted across all major platforms, including Steam, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation, on December 6th at 11:59pm PST. This move affects many beloved games that have defined Sega’s legacy, now at risk of becoming inaccessible to new digital buyers. If you’ve been eyeing any of these classics, now’s the time to act before they’re removed from stores.
To make things clear, here’s a breakdown of which titles will be removed by platform, courtesy of Sega.
Titles to Be Delisted on Steam
- Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle
- Alien Soldier
- Alien Storm
- Altered Beast
- Beyond Oasis
- Bio-Hazard Battle
- Bonanza Bros
- Columns
- Columns III
- Comix Zone
- Crack Down
- Crazy Taxi
- Decap Attack
- Dr. Robotnik’s Mean Bean Machine
- Dreamcast Collection Bundle
- Dynamite Headdy
- Ecco Jr.
- Ecco the Dolphin
- Ecco: The Tides of Time
- ESWAT: City Under Siege
- Eternal Champions
- Fatal Labyrinth
- Flicky
- Galaxy Force II
- Gain Ground
- Golden Axe
- Golden Axe II
- Golden Axe III
- Gunstar Heroes
- Jet Set Radio
- Kid Chameleon
- Landstalker: The Treasures of King Nole
- Light Crusader
- Mega Drive and Genesis Classic Bundle
- NiGHTS into Dreams
- Phantasy Star II
- Phantasy Star III: Generations of Doom
- Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium
- Ristar
- SEGA Bass Fishing
- Shadow Dancer
- Shining Force
- Shining Force II
- Shining in the Darkness
- Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master
- Sonic 3D Blast
- Sonic Spinball
- Space Channel 5: Part 2
- Space Harrier II
- Streets of Rage
- Streets of Rage 2
- Streets of Rage 3
- Super Thunder Blade
- Sword of Vermilion
- The Revenge of Shinobi
- ToeJam & Earl
- ToeJam & Earl in Panic on Funkotron
- VectorMan
- VectorMan 2
- Virtua Fighter 2
- Wonder Boy in Monster World
- Wonder Boy III: Monster Lair
Titles to Be Delisted on Xbox
- Altered Beast
- Crazy Taxi
- SEGA Genesis Classics
- Golden Axe
- Monster World
- NiGHTS into Dreams
- SEGA Bass Fishing
- Shinobi
- Sonic the Fighters
- Streets of Rage
- SVC: ToeJam & Earl
- Virtua Fighter 2
Titles to Be Delisted on Nintendo Switch
- SEGA Genesis Classics
Titles to Be Delisted on PlayStation
- SEGA Genesis Classics
Why Are These Titles Being Removed?
Sega has not yet given a full explanation behind the delistings, though it’s common for licensing or strategic shifts to play a role in such decisions. It’s possible that Sega may re-release these titles in new formats or bundles, though nothing has been confirmed. In the meantime, fans of these classic games should consider adding them to their digital libraries before December 5th.
Final Call for Sega Classics
With the countdown to December 6th underway, this could be the last opportunity for fans to secure digital copies of these timeless titles. Be sure to check the list above and grab any games you’d like to own before they’re removed from stores.
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