Sega to Remove Crazy Taxi, Jet Set Radio, and Many Other Games from Steam
Sega Classics Set for Delisting from Steam: 60+ Titles Disappearing Soon
In a surprising move, Sega has announced that over 60 titles from its classic gaming collection will soon be unavailable for purchase on Steam. This decision has sparked concern among fans, especially with beloved games like Crazy Taxi, Golden Axe, Jet Set Radio, Streets of Rage, and Virtua Fighter among those affected. The exact reasoning behind this delisting has yet to be disclosed by the publisher.
Fans were informed of this impending change through brief announcements posted on Steam pages for the affected games. Sega has also launched an FAQ page that addresses some questions related to this delisting process.
Important Date: December 6th Deadline
Starting at 11:59 PM PST on December 6th, the following 62 Sega titles will no longer be available for purchase on Steam:
| Ale x K idd in the Enchanted Castle | Galaxy Force II | Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master |
| Alien Soldier | Gain Ground | Sonic 3D Blast |
| Alien Storm | Golden Axe | Sonic Spinball |
| Altered Beast | Golden Axe II | Space Channel 5: Part 2 |
| Beyond Oasis | Golden Axe III | Space Harrier II |
| Bio-Hazard Battle | Gunstar Heroes | Streets of Rage |
| Bonanza Bros | Jet Set Radio | Streets of Rage 2 |
| Columns | Kid Chameleon | Streets of Rage 3 |
| Columns III | Landstalker: The Treasures of King Nole | Super Thunder Blade |
| Comix Zone | Light Crusader | Sword of Vermilion |
| Crack Down | Mega Drive and Genesis Classic Bundle | The Revenge of Shinobi |
| Crazy Taxi | NiGHTS into Dreams | ToeJam & Earl |
| Decap Attack | Phantasy Star II | ToeJam & Earl in Panic on Funkotron |
| Dr. Robotnik’s Mean Bean Machine | Phantasy Star III: Generations of Doom | VectorMan |
| Dreamcast Collection Bundle | Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium | VectorMan 2 |
| Dynamite Headdy | Roasts | Virtua Fighter 2 |
| Here is Jr. | SEGA Bass Fishing | Wonder Boy in Monster World |
| Ecco the Dolphin | Shadow Dancer | Wonder Boy III: Monster Lair |
| Ecco: The Tides of Time | Shining Force | |
| ESWAT: City Under Siege | Shining Force II |
Delisting on Other Platforms
In addition to Steam, several titles will also be removed from Xbox platforms, including Altered Beast, Crazy Taxi, SEGA Genesis Classics, Golden Axe, and others. Meanwhile, the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation users will see only the SEGA Genesis Classics collection being affected.
Future of Sega’s Classic Titles
Last year, Sega hinted at revitalizing some of its iconic franchises, such as Crazy Taxi and Streets of Rage. However, it remains uncertain whether this delisting is a precursor to remastered editions or a result of a licensing dispute.
For those who currently own any of these games, there’s no need to worry. Players will retain access to their libraries and can continue enjoying the games they have purchased before the aforementioned date. However, those interested should act quickly to secure their copies.
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