It’s always sad when a favorite game series ends. This is especially true for video games, because older titles can be hard to find and play – some classics are nearly impossible to experience now.
Despite the current trend of reviving classic games and series, some beloved franchises seem unlikely to return. While these games still have passionate fans, current information suggests there are no plans for new installments or re-releases, and a comeback would be a major surprise.
SSX
The Legendary Snowboarding Franchise Shows No Signs of Returning
The SSX series began as part of EA Sports BIG, a brand that created more arcade-style versions of popular sports games like FIFA Street, NBA Street, and NFL Street. Sadly, SSX shares a common fate with these other “street” sports titles – none of them have seen a new game release in over ten years.
I was really bummed to hear that the new snowboarding game, which was supposed to be like the old SSX games, has been cancelled. So many of us still have amazing memories of playing SSX 3 and SSX Tricky – those games were just so much fun with all the racing and tricks! It’s a shame we won’t be getting something new to recapture that feeling.
Dead Space
The 2023 Remake Is Reportedly the End of the Franchise
The original Dead Space was a major hit on older consoles, but the series stumbled with Dead Space 3. Many assumed this meant the end of the franchise, until a remake of the first game was released in 2023. While fans hoped this would revive Dead Space, reports suggest that plans for remakes of Dead Space 2 and a brand new Dead Space 4 have been cancelled, indicating the remake may not have been enough to save the series.
Honestly, it’d be a real loss if this series disappeared. I loved how you could actually dismember enemies – it was so well done! But beyond that, the games just looked amazing and really pulled you in. Even now, playing them feels super immersive, and that’s rare.
Banjo-Kazooie
Every Mascot Platformer Seems to Be Returning… Except This One
As a big fan, it really bugs me that we haven’t seen a new Banjo-Kazooie game! So many classic platformers have made a comeback lately – Crash Bandicoot, Spyro, Croc, Ty the Tasmanian Tiger, and even Kao the Kangaroo – but still nothing for the bear and bird. The last game, Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts from 2008, was…different. It switched things up to focus on building vehicles, and honestly, it even made fun of the collect-a-thon style the original games were known for, which a lot of fans didn’t love.
Gamers are still hoping for a new game or remake, but it doesn’t look like one is coming out anytime soon. As a result, many fans are starting to believe a return to the series will never happen.
Burnout
Street racing games were incredibly popular in the 2000s, and titles like Burnout and Midnight Club were huge successes. Burnout, in particular, stood out for its fast-paced action, great graphics, and unique crash system that players hadn’t seen before. It’s easy to look back and remember just how much people enjoyed these games, though Midnight Club hasn’t been updated in a while.
The last full Burnout game was Burnout Paradise in 2008. Since then, the series has only seen a few releases: Burnout Crash! (with its top-down perspective) in 2011 and a remastered version of Burnout Paradise in 2018. As of late 2022, Criterion Games stated they weren’t planning any new Burnout games, and that remains true today.
Sly Cooper
The Sly Cooper series started with Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus, a game released only for the PlayStation 2. At a time when traditional platforming games weren’t doing well on the PS2, Sly Cooper aimed to blend classic platforming with more modern action, focusing on both stealth and jumping challenges. The original game was a hit, and later installments emphasized stealth even more, while also letting players control multiple characters.
After really enjoying the three games on the PS2, I was stoked when Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time came out on the PS3 and Vita in 2013, along with that little puzzle game, Bentley’s Hackpack. It’s a bummer, though, because we haven’t seen a new Sly Cooper game since then. I heard the team at Sucker Punch, who are doing awesome things with the Ghost of Tsushima series now, aren’t planning on revisiting Sly anytime soon, which is a real shame.
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2025-11-25 05:07