You’ve got until December 6th to buy them
Sega are delisting several bundles of ‘classic’ games from digital stores, along with “select individual” games. On Steam specifically, this adds up to over 60 games in total, including several actual classics including the original Streets Of Rage trilogy,Crazy Taxi, andJet Set Radio.
The games will be removed on December 6th but will remain playable to those who already own them.
“No worries if you already own a game or bundle. These gems will still live in your Steam library. You can download and play SEGA Classics games whenever you want, as long as you own them before December 6th.”
The full list of games being delisted on Steam islisted on a Sega support FAQ, but I’ll include it below:
Sega offer no reason for why the games are being removed from sale, but typically delisting happens for one of three reasons: expiring licenses; new exclusivity to a different storefront; or an intent to re-release the games in a new form (eg. an enhanced edition, typically with a higher price).
This time last year, Sega announced their intent to makenew games based on Jet Set Radio, Crazy Taxi, Streets Of Rage, Golden Axe and Shinobi, and previously signalled their intent to producemore remakes and remastersof their classic games.
For the avoidance of doubt: delisting is bad and I hate it. Even if these games are to return in an improved format, and even if that new format is universally beloved by all, I still wish the existing versions weren’t sent to the attic.
