2K Games Responds to Missing Steam Games: OlliOlli World and Rollerdrome to Return Soon

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Summary

  • 2K Games responded to OlliOlli World and Rollerdrome removed from Steam, saying they will return eventually.
  • The removal may be due to publishing changes related to Roll7’s closure and new ownership.
  • Game publishers should announce changes in advance to avoid player confusion and panic.

2K Games has spoken up after the vanishing of OlliOlli World and Rollerdrome from Steam, causing concern among players. The absence of these Roll7-created games from Steam’s catalog had many questioning their availability on the digital distribution service.

Occasionally, Steam games may vanish from the platform, but such occurrences are not common. It’s important to note that when a game is removed from Steam, it’s often due to a decision made by the game’s publisher, not Steam itself. In this instance, it appears that 2K Games was responsible for taking down the game, although the specific reasons behind this action remain unclear at present.

2K Games has given a statement regarding the status of OlliOlli World and Rollerdrome, stating they will be re-released on Steam, with 2K handling publication. The company did not clarify the reasons for their initial removal from the platform or when they will become available again. For those eager to play now, both games are still available on the PlayStation Store. However, their continued presence on this store raises questions as to why only the PC versions were initially taken down.

Publishing Changes May Have Led to Roll7 Games’ Removal from Steam

2K may not have explicitly mentioned the cause, but it could be related to the recent shifts in the game’s development team and publishing company. Originally, games like “Rollerdrome” and “OlliOlli World” were developed by Roll7 and published by Private Division, a subsidiary of Take-Two Interactive’s indie label. However, Roll7 ceased operations in 2024, and Private Division was acquired. This transition might have necessitated the changes.

Initially, the publishers for Steam and PlayStation games were shown as Take-Two Interactive’s subsidiary, 2K Games. Although 2K Games remains under the same parent company, Take-Two Interactive, it seems that altering the game publisher necessitated temporarily removing the game from Steam. This step paved the way for Roll7’s republished title to appear under 2K Games. Fans of the game can now breathe a sigh of relief, as the game isn’t gone forever and should return soon, according to 2K’s announcement.

Given the spate of closures, layoffs, and upheavals in the gaming industry over the past few years, it’s quite plausible that similar events could occur with another game in the near term, although it may not directly involve Take-Two Interactive. Game publishers might find it beneficial to disclose such changes ahead of time, thus preventing speculative worries among gamers who might jump to negative conclusions.

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2025-02-05 04:35