Summary
- 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.
Sega has suddenly announced that both Sonic Adventure titles will be delisted from the Xbox and Steam platforms in Germany and Italy on December 7. Both Sonic Adventure and its sequel are considered the quintessential Sonic the Hedgehog games and, depending on the fan, possibly the best of the franchise's 3D titles. While both were originally released on the Sega Dreamcast, they were eventually brought over to other platforms, starting with the Nintendo GameCube, and later the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC via Steam. It appears that the Steam and Xbox 360 versions of the games are going to be delisted in a couple of countries soon.
Sega has recently announced the delisting of various classic titles, stating that it is getting rid of some of its legacy games. This announcement would see nearly 70 games being removed from digital stores on the PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, and Steam platforms, including titles from the Sega Genesis, Saturn, and Dreamcast libraries. This move by Sega hasn't yet been explained, but it appears the Sonic Adventure games are next, albeit only in Germany and Italy for the moment.
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On the Sega Classic Support FAQ page for Germany and Italy, fans noticed the addition of both Sonic Adventure DX and Sonic Adventure 2 to the list of upcoming delisted games on the Xbox and Steam platforms. Both Sonic Adventure titles will be removed from sale on December 7, alongside the aforementioned classic titles. It should be noted that these two Sonic titles are not listed on any other language version of pages, which may suggest that only certain European markets may be impacted, or the pages could be updated at a later date.
Games Disappearing in Digital Stores Soon
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PlayStation
- Sega Genesis Classics
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Nintendo Switch
- Sega Genesis Classics
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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
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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
This isn't the first time that Sega has started delisting classic games, as the 2011 original version of Sonic Generations was delisted for purchase from the Xbox and Steam platforms ahead of Sonic X Shadow Generations' release. That said, the Sonic the Hedgehog Legacy Bundle includes the original Sonic Generations, along with eight other Sonic titles on Steam, including Sonic Adventure DX, Sonic Adventure 2, Sonic Adventure 2: Battle, and Sonic 3D Blast, which were among the titles that will soon be delisted.
While an official reason for the games' delisting hasn't been provided yet, the most commonly speculated answer is that Sega might be planning to resell the older games as part of a larger package in a similar move to the aforementioned Sonic the Hedgehog legacy bundle. Nintendo's recent announcement about expanding upon its Expansion Pack tier, which includes a number of Sega Genesis titles, might also be a reason why these older games got delisted. Fans will just need to wait for more information about these delisted Sonic Adventure and classic Sega games.
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Sonic Adventure
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- December 23, 1998
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- Sonic Team
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WHERE TO PLAY
PHYSICALAn ancient evil lurking within the Master Emerald has been unleashed from its slumber by the devious Dr. Eggman and is on the verge of becoming the ultimate monster using the 7 Chaos Emeralds. Only Sonic and his friends are heroic enough to put a stop to Dr. Eggman and his evil minions. Hit the ground running in this classic epic adventure in a race against time to save the world!
Six Characters, Six Adventures - Play through as one of six different characters, including Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, and Amy, each with their own unique adventure and story.
Breed a Pet Chao - Breed and nurture your very own pet Chao in the Chao Garden minigame. Then compete against other Chao in a battle for ultimate Chao supremacy.- Publisher(s)
- Sega
- Engine
- The Hedgehog Engine
- Franchise
- Sonic the Hedgehog
- Platform(s)
- Sega Dreamcast, PC, PS3, Xbox 360
- Genre(s)
- Platformer
- How Long To Beat
- 9 Hours
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Sonic Adventure 2
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- June 19, 2001
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- Sonic Team USA
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WHERE TO PLAY
DIGITALIn the fight between heroes and villains, will you choose to save the world or conquer it?
The hunt for the Chaos Emeralds is on and battle lines have been drawn between Hero and Dark. Experience two unique adventures featuring both long-time heroes and new and returning villains as they battle for the fate of the world!
Save the day as heroes Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles or cause chaos as Shadow, Dr. Eggman, and Rouge, utilizing each of their unique skills and abilities!
Take a break from the main story and challenge a friend in two-player across kart racing and other competitive modes!
Raise your own pet Chao, improve their statistics, and compete with them in unique mini-games!
Challenge yourself to complete over 150 unique missions across 30 action filled stages!- Publisher(s)
- Sega
- Engine
- The Hedgehog Engine
- Franchise
- Sonic the Hedgehog
- Platform(s)
- Sega Dreamcast, PC, PS3, Xbox 360, Xbox One
- Genre(s)
- Platformer
- How Long To Beat
- 9 Hours
