Sonic Adventure Games Will Be Delisted in Two Countries Soon

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Key Takeaways

  • Sega will delist Sonic Adventure titles in Germany and Italy on December 7, part of the removal of classic games.
  • Nearly 70 classic Sega games are being removed from digital stores on various platforms.
  • The reasons for delisting are currently unknown.

As a long-time fan of Sonic the Hedgehog, I find myself dismayed by Sega’s recent announcement about the delisting of both Sonic Adventure titles from digital stores in Germany and Italy. Having grown up playing these games on my trusty Sega Genesis, they hold a special place in my heart and have been a source of joy throughout my life.

Sega has unexpectedly announced that the “Sonic Adventure” series will no longer be available on Xbox and Steam platforms in Germany and Italy starting December 7. These titles, which are widely regarded as classics within the “Sonic the Hedgehog” series and possibly the best of its 3D games, originally came out on the Sega Dreamcast but were later released on various other platforms, including the Nintendo GameCube, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC via Steam. It seems that the versions of these games available on Steam and Xbox 360 will no longer be accessible in a few countries shortly.

Sega has made a surprising decision to take down numerous retro games from their digital storefronts on PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, and Steam platforms. These games hail from Sega’s Genesis, Saturn, and Dreamcast libraries, with approximately 70 titles set to disappear from the stores. The reasons behind this move by Sega remain unclear, but it seems that the Sonic Adventure series might be the next ones to go, at least in Germany and Italy for now.

Fans found that the Sega Classic Support FAQ for Germany and Italy has added Sonic Adventure DX and Sonic Adventure 2 to the list of games set to be delisted on Xbox and Steam platforms. These Sonic titles will no longer be available for purchase as of December 7, alongside other classic games mentioned. It’s worth noting that these two Sonic games are not listed in any other language versions of the pages, which may indicate that only certain European markets could be affected or that the pages might get updated later on.

Games Disappearing in Digital Stores Soon

  • PlayStation
    • Sega Genesis Classics
  • Nintendo Switch
    • Sega Genesis Classics
  • Xbox
    • Altered Beast
    • Crazy Taxi
    • Sega Genesis Classics
    • Golden Axe
    • Monster World
    • Nights into Dreams
    • Sega Bass Fishing
    • Shinobi
    • Sonic Adventure DX (Germany and Italy Only)
    • Sonic Adventure 2 (Germany and Italy Only)
    • Sonic the Fighters
    • Streets of Rage
    • SVC: ToeJam and Earl
    • Virtua Fighter 2
  • Steam
    • Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle
    • Alien Soldier
    • Alien Storm
    • Altered Beast
    • Beyond Oasis
    • Bio-Hazard Battle
    • Bonanza Bros
    • Columns
    • Columns 3
    • Comix Zone
    • Crack Down
    • Crazy Taxi
    • Decap Attack
    • Dr. Robotnik’s Mean Bean Machine
    • Dreamcast Collection Bundle
    • Dynamite Headdy
    • Ecco Jr.
    • Ecco the Dolphion
    • Ecco: The Tides of Time
    • ESWAT: City Under Siege
    • Eternal Champions
    • Fatal Labyrinth
    • Flicky
    • Galaxy Force 2
    • Gain Ground
    • Golden Axe
    • Golden Axe 2
    • Golden Axe 3
    • 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 2
    • Phantasy Star 3: Generations of Doom
    • Phantasy Star 4: The End of the Millenium
    • RiStar
    • Sega Bass Fishing
    • Shadow Dancer
    • Shining Force
    • Shining Force 2
    • Shining in the Darkness
    • Shinobi 3: Return of the Ninja Master
    • Sonic Adventure DX (Germany and Italy Only)
    • Sonic Adventure 2 (Germany and Italy Only)
    • Sonic 3D Blast
    • Sonic Spinball
    • Space Channel 5: Part 2
    • Space Harrier 2
    • Streets of Rage
    • Streets of Rage 2
    • Streets of Rage 3
    • Super Thunder Blade
    • Sword of Vermillion
    • The Revenge of Shinobi
    • ToeJam and Earl
    • ToeJam and Earl in Panic on Funkoton
    • VectorMan
    • VectorMan 2
    • Virtua Fighter 2
    • Wonder Boy in Monster World
    • Wonder Boy 3: Monster Lair

Previously, Sega has taken down classic games from sale, like the original version of Sonic Generations, which was removed from Xbox and Steam before the launch of Sonic X Shadow Generations. However, it’s worth noting that the Sonic the Hedgehog Legacy Bundle offers the original Sonic Generations, alongside eight other Sonic games on Steam, such as Sonic Adventure DX, Sonic Adventure 2, Sonic Adventure 2: Battle, and Sonic 3D Blast. Regrettably, these titles, along with others, are set to be taken off the market soon.

It’s not clear why the games have been removed from distribution, but many believe that Sega may intend to re-release these older games as part of a larger collection, similar to the Sonic the Hedgehog legacy bundle. The possibility that Nintendo is expanding its Expansion Pack tier, featuring several Sega Genesis titles, could also be a factor in the delisting of these classic Sega games. For now, fans can only wait for more details regarding the delisted Sonic Adventure and other vintage Sega games.

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2024-11-17 22:24