Steam Removes Disney Games Without Warning
Steam, a popular digital distribution platform, has removed 14 Disney games from its library without any prior notice. This sudden move has left many gamers and fans of Disney puzzled, as there was no official announcement or explanation provided by Disney or Steam. The removed games include a mix of classic and modern titles, such as Disney’s Hercules, The Princess and the Frog, and Toy Story Mania!.
The removal of these games was first discovered by a user on SteamGifts, a community-driven platform for Steam users. The user, HappyCatEW, noticed that the games were no longer available for purchase or download on Steam. Further investigation revealed that the games had been removed from the platform without any warning or explanation.
List of Removed Games
The following Disney games were removed from Steam:
- Afterlife
- Armed and Dangerous
- Disney’s Chicken Little: Ace in Action
- Disney Fairies: Tinker Bell’s Adventure
- Disney’s Hercules
- Disney Planes
- Disney The Princess and the Frog
- Disney Winnie the Pooh
- Disney Pixar Cars: Radiator Springs Adventures
- Disney Pixar Finding Nemo
- Disney Pixar Toy Story Mania!
- Lucidity
- Phineas and Ferb: New Inventions
- Stunt Island
Some of these games were available for purchase at discounted prices before they were removed, but they are no longer available on Steam. One user noted that they had purchased some of these games as part of bundles or packages, such as the Disney Mega Pack: Wave 2, which included Cars Radiator Springs Adventures, Chicken Little Ace in Action, and Finding Nemo.
The removal of these games is puzzling, especially since Disney owns the rights to these titles. It is possible that the removal is due to low sales or other business reasons, but without an official statement from Disney or Steam, the reason remains unclear.
No Official Explanation
Disney has not provided an official explanation for the removal of these games from Steam. The company has not responded to requests for comment, leaving gamers and fans to speculate about the reason behind the removal. The lack of transparency and communication has led to frustration and disappointment among the gaming community.
The removal of these Disney games from Steam serves as a reminder that digital game ownership can be fragile and subject to change without notice. Gamers should be aware of the risks and take steps to preserve their game libraries, such as purchasing games from authorized retailers and keeping backups of their game files.
