Next month, Sega will once again prove correct the old adage that not all good things last forever. The publisher plans to delist over 60 classic Sega Genesis and Dreamcast games on June 11, 2025.
Sega games are being removed from digital stores across all major platforms, affecting PC via Steam, Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch. Steam users will be hit the hardest as 60 games are getting removed from the storefront. Xbox users will lose 11 Genesis games withMega Drive Classics. PlayStation and Switch users will loseMega Drive Classics.
Sega prepares to unplug 60 games in December
Sega hasn’t explained why the games are getting the boot.The FAQ pageon its support site is sadly rather barren, confirming what games are being delisted, the date and time of their departure, and whether or not you’re able to still play the titles you already own. You can, by the way. So, hurrah!
The likely reason for the upcoming delist-a-geddon is that Sega may be preparing a new suite of bundles for its classic games. TheSega Mega Drive and Genesis Classicscollection has been bouncing around for over 14 years. It’s been the best way to experience Genesis roms without paying collectors absurd prices or hoisting the sails. The same can be said for its Dreamcast Collection. While a smaller bundle with only six games (plusNiGHTS), it was still the preferred way to gather classics likeSonic Adventure DXandCrazy Taxi.
There’s still plenty of time to pick up any Sega Genesis and Dreamcast games you want before they’re delisted. On Steam, buying theDreamcast Collection as a bundleapplies a hefty discount to the total.
The timing of the news is certainly peculiar, especially in light of Sega’s recent enthusiasm over revitalizing its dusty IPswith new gamesand adapting some of themfor TV and film. Here’s hoping the company is planning for some new way to experience these golden oldies. Game preservation enthusiasts don’t need any more roadblocks than they have already.
