Deadpool And Other Delisted Games Get Mysterious Updates On Steam

Key Takeaways

Multiple delisted Activision games, like Deadpool, have been updated on Steam after years of being unavailable.
The update implies new screenshots were added, sparking speculation that the games could return to digital storefronts.
Despite hopes for a comeback, players should remain cautious until concrete evidence of the games’ return emerges.

As a hardcore gamer who has been through the digital gaming wilderness since the days of floppy disks and dial-up internet connections, I can’t help but feel a flicker of hope when I see these long-lost titles resurface, even if just for an update. Games like Deadpool, Marvel Ultimate Alliance, and Transformers: War for Cybertron were part of my formative years in the gaming world, and to think that they might make a comeback is both exhilarating and heartwarming.

Several games previously published by Activision that were based on licensed titles have been updated on Steam recently, including Deadpool from 2013. Before Ryan Reynolds’ portrayal of Deadpool in live-action films made the character mainstream, High Moon Studios, known for their work on Transformers: War of Cybertron, developed a standalone game about Wade Wilson, featuring his adventures, for the seventh and eighth console generations. Although Deadpool gained a cult following among comic book gamers, it was removed from Steam and other online stores in 2014 when Activision lost their Marvel license. However, it briefly returned to the market in 2015 to promote the first Deadpool film.

As a die-hard fan, I can’t help but feel the sting of loss when it comes to some beloved games. Just like Deadpool, my favorite Spider-Man games and both versions of Marvel Ultimate Alliance were swept away by the expiration of Activision’s licensing agreements. Even High Moon Studios’ critically acclaimed Transformers: War for Cybertron and Transformers: Fall of Cybertron, along with PlatinumGames’ Transformers: Devastation, were removed from digital platforms in 2017. Now, the only way to legally play these iconic titles is by owning a hard-to-find physical copy.

It’s been roughly seven years since Deadpool wasn’t available for purchase on Steam, but a Twitter user named Knoebel pointed out an unusual update last week to the game’s database page along with six other games from Activision that are no longer sold. The other titles that received this unexpected update include Transformers: War for Cybertron, Transformers: Fall of Cybertron, Transformers Devastation, both versions of Marvel Ultimate Alliance, and Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions from 2010. The modification noted is “added store_screenshot,” which suggests that screenshots may have been added or altered for each page.

Seven Delisted Activision Games Were Updated

Deadpool
Marvel Ultimate Alliance
Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2
Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions
Transformers: Devastation
Transformers: War for Cybertron
Transformers: Fall of Cybertron

It’s puzzling to announce new screenshots for games that have been removed from sale, as no one can access them. Some fans interpret this as a hint that Activision might reintroduce these de-listed licensed games through Microsoft, considering their previous statements about the Transformers games. On the other hand, the Deadpool game has resurfaced recently due to the release of Deadpool and Wolverine, with some physical copies going for almost $50,000.

Indeed, while it’s possible that the latest Steam update may not lead to significant changes, players should approach any rumors about games like Deadpool or other Activision titles reappearing on online marketplaces cautiously, waiting for solid proof. However, it’s worth noting that the updated games are some of the best-loved Marvel and Transformers titles, sparking hope among fans who have been eagerly seeking a simpler legal path to play them for years.

2024-11-20 19:23

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Seven Delisted Activision Games Were Updated

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