In a surprise move, Sega has announced the delisting of its Genesis and Mega Drive Classics from multiple storefronts, some time later next month. The move will see the removal of over 50 retro titles from storefronts permanently, with no possible routes for re-purchase.
More on the removed titles, and technicalities below.
What Sega Classics are set to be delisted?
| Steam |
|---|
| Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle |
| Alien Soldier |
| Alien Storm |
| Altered Beast |
| Beyond Oasis |
| Bio-Hazard Battle |
| Bonanza Bros |
| Columns |
| Columns III |
| Comix Zone |
| Crack Down |
| Crazy Taxi |
| Decap Attack |
| Dr. Robotnik’s Mean Bean Machine |
| Dreamcast Collection Bundle |
| Dynamite Headdy |
| Ecco Jr. |
| Ecco the Dolphin |
| Ecco: The Tides of Time |
| ESWAT: City Under Siege |
| Eternal Champions |
| Fatal Labyrinth |
| Flicky |
| Galaxy Force II |
| Gain Ground |
| Golden Axe |
| Golden Axe II |
| Golden Axe III |
| 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 II |
| Phantasy Star III: Generations of Doom |
| Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium |
| Ristar |
| SEGA Bass Fishing |
| Shadow Dancer |
| Shining Force |
| Shining Force II |
| Shining in the Darkness |
| Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master |
| Sonic 3D Blast |
| Sonic Spinball |
| Space Channel 5: Part 2 |
| Space Harrier II |
| Streets of Rage |
| Streets of Rage 2 |
| Streets of Rage 3 |
| Super Thunder Blade |
| Sword of Vermilion |
| The Revenge of Shinobi |
| ToeJam & Earl |
| ToeJam & Earl in Panic on Funkoton |
| VectorMan |
| VectorMan 2 |
| Virtua Fighter 2 |
| Wonder Boy in Monster World |
| Wonder Boy III: Monster Lair |
| Xbox |
|---|
| Altered Beast |
| Crazy Taxi |
| SEGA Genesis Classics |
| Golden Axe |
| Monster World |
| NIGHTS Into Dreams |
| SEGA Bass Fishing |
| Shinobi |
| Sonic the Fighters |
| SVC: ToeJam & Earl |
| Virtua Fighter 2 |
Nintendo Switch
- SEGA Genesis Classics
PlayStation
- SEGA Genesis Classics
You can still play these games if you already own them
SEGA has clarified that players who already own a copy of these Classics will be able to keep downloading and playing them as long as these storefronts remain active.
Past December 6, 2024 (11:59 PST) there will be no way to purchase these titles legally and add them to your library – which might make it worth collecting the games before their eventual removal.
Either way, the removal of these games is nothing short of devastating – and a great reminder on why an all-digital future is anything but ideal.
