{"id":199983,"date":"2026-05-03T02:22:38","date_gmt":"2026-05-03T02:22:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/?p=199983"},"modified":"2026-05-03T02:22:38","modified_gmt":"2026-05-03T02:22:38","slug":"what-does-delisting-mean-for-games","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-does-delisting-mean-for-games\/","title":{"rendered":"What does delisting mean for games?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_67_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-does-delisting-mean-for-games\/#What_does_delisting_mean_for_games\" title=\"What does delisting mean for games?\">What does delisting mean for games?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-does-delisting-mean-for-games\/#Understanding_Delisting\" title=\"Understanding Delisting\">Understanding Delisting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-does-delisting-mean-for-games\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-does-delisting-mean-for-games\/#What_happens_to_my_previous_purchases_if_a_game_is_delisted\" title=\"What happens to my previous purchases if a game is delisted?\">What happens to my previous purchases if a game is delisted?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-does-delisting-mean-for-games\/#Is_delisting_games_safe_and_legal\" title=\"Is delisting games safe and legal?\">Is delisting games safe and legal?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-does-delisting-mean-for-games\/#Can_delisted_games_come_back_to_online_stores\" title=\"Can delisted games come back to online stores?\">Can delisted games come back to online stores?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-does-delisting-mean-for-games\/#Why_do_games_become_delisted\" title=\"Why do games become delisted?\">Why do games become delisted?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-does-delisting-mean-for-games\/#What_happens_when_a_game_is_delisted_on_Steam\" title=\"What happens when a game is delisted on Steam?\">What happens when a game is delisted on Steam?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-does-delisting-mean-for-games\/#Can_I_still_play_delisted_games\" title=\"Can I still play delisted games?\">Can I still play delisted games?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-does-delisting-mean-for-games\/#Can_I_still_download_delisted_Steam_games\" title=\"Can I still download delisted Steam games?\">Can I still download delisted Steam games?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-does-delisting-mean-for-games\/#Do_I_lose_my_money_if_a_stock_is_delisted\" title=\"Do I lose my money if a stock is delisted?\">Do I lose my money if a stock is delisted?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-does-delisting-mean-for-games\/#Do_you_lose_everything_if_a_stock_is_delisted\" title=\"Do you lose everything if a stock is delisted?\">Do you lose everything if a stock is delisted?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-does-delisting-mean-for-games\/#How_do_you_sell_delisted_shares\" title=\"How do you sell delisted shares?\">How do you sell delisted shares?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-does-delisting-mean-for-games\/#What_price_do_you_get_for_delisted_shares\" title=\"What price do you get for delisted shares?\">What price do you get for delisted shares?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-does-delisting-mean-for-games\/#How_long_does_it_take_to_get_delisted\" title=\"How long does it take to get delisted?\">How long does it take to get delisted?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-does-delisting-mean-for-games\/#What_happens_after_delisting\" title=\"What happens after delisting?\">What happens after delisting?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-does-delisting-mean-for-games\/#What_happens_if_an_app_is_delisted\" title=\"What happens if an app is delisted?\">What happens if an app is delisted?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-does-delisting-mean-for-games\/#Will_Avengers_be_delisted\" title=\"Will Avengers be delisted?\">Will Avengers be delisted?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-does-delisting-mean-for-games\/#What_does_it_mean_when_an_app_is_delisted\" title=\"What does it mean when an app is delisted?\">What does it mean when an app is delisted?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-does-delisting-mean-for-games\/#What_are_the_benefits_of_delisting\" title=\"What are the benefits of delisting?\">What are the benefits of delisting?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-does-delisting-mean-for-games\/#How_do_you_value_delisted_shares\" title=\"How do you value delisted shares?\">How do you value delisted shares?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_delisting_mean_for_games\"><\/span>What does delisting mean for games?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Delisting a game refers to the process of <strong>removing<\/strong> a game from digital storefronts, such as <strong>Steam<\/strong>, <strong>PlayStation Store<\/strong>, or <strong>Xbox Store<\/strong>, making it <strong>no longer available for purchase<\/strong>. This can happen due to various reasons, including <strong>licensing issues<\/strong>, <strong>publishing deal expirations<\/strong>, or <strong>company decisions<\/strong>, and it does not affect the <strong>ownership rights<\/strong> of players who have already purchased the game. <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_Delisting\"><\/span>Understanding Delisting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Delisting a game is a complex process that involves <strong>removing<\/strong> the game from online stores, but it does not necessarily mean that players who have already purchased the game will <strong>lose access<\/strong> to it. In most cases, players can still <strong>download<\/strong> and <strong>play<\/strong> the game, but they might not be able to <strong>purchase<\/strong> it again or <strong>update<\/strong> it to newer versions.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_to_my_previous_purchases_if_a_game_is_delisted\"><\/span>What happens to my previous purchases if a game is delisted?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If a game is delisted, your previous purchases are usually stored in a <strong>download history<\/strong> that can be accessed on the platform or through a website, allowing you to still <strong>download<\/strong> and <strong>play<\/strong> the game.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_delisting_games_safe_and_legal\"><\/span>Is delisting games safe and legal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Delisting games is <strong>not illegal<\/strong>, and players who have purchased the game can still <strong>play<\/strong> it whenever they want, as they have <strong>ownership rights<\/strong> to the game.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_delisted_games_come_back_to_online_stores\"><\/span>Can delisted games come back to online stores?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, delisted games can come back to online stores if the <strong>licensing<\/strong> or <strong>publishing deal<\/strong> issues are resolved, or if the <strong>developer<\/strong> takes over the publishing duties.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_games_become_delisted\"><\/span>Why do games become delisted?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Games can become delisted due to various reasons, including <strong>licensing issues<\/strong>, <strong>publishing deal expirations<\/strong>, or <strong>company decisions<\/strong>, such as when <strong>Microsoft<\/strong> delists <strong>Forza<\/strong> games from the <strong>Microsoft Store<\/strong> after a certain period.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_when_a_game_is_delisted_on_Steam\"><\/span>What happens when a game is delisted on Steam?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If a game is removed from the <strong>Steam<\/strong> store, it is not removed from the player&#8217;s <strong>library<\/strong>, and players who have already purchased the game can still <strong>download<\/strong> and <strong>play<\/strong> it.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_still_play_delisted_games\"><\/span>Can I still play delisted games?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, players can still <strong>play<\/strong> delisted games, as delisting only removes the game from online stores and does not affect the <strong>ownership rights<\/strong> of players who have already purchased the game.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_still_download_delisted_Steam_games\"><\/span>Can I still download delisted Steam games?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, players can still <strong>download<\/strong> delisted <strong>Steam<\/strong> games if they have already purchased them before the delisting, and they can also use their <strong>Steam account<\/strong> to play <strong>preinstalled games<\/strong> on other PCs.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_I_lose_my_money_if_a_stock_is_delisted\"><\/span>Do I lose my money if a stock is delisted?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If a stock is delisted, it may <strong>not hold any value<\/strong>, and players may not be able to <strong>sell<\/strong> their shares, so it is recommended to <strong>sell<\/strong> the shares before delisting or <strong>exit<\/strong> the market.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_you_lose_everything_if_a_stock_is_delisted\"><\/span>Do you lose everything if a stock is delisted?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No, delisting does not directly affect <strong>shareholders&#8217; rights<\/strong> or <strong>claims<\/strong>, but it can <strong>depress the share price<\/strong> and make <strong>holdings harder to sell<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_sell_delisted_shares\"><\/span>How do you sell delisted shares?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Players can <strong>sell<\/strong> delisted shares by approaching the company and negotiating a <strong>private sale<\/strong> of the shares to the <strong>promoters<\/strong>, which will be an <strong>off-market transaction<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_price_do_you_get_for_delisted_shares\"><\/span>What price do you get for delisted shares?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The price of delisted shares depends on the <strong>agreement<\/strong> between the <strong>seller<\/strong> and <strong>buyer<\/strong>, and the company must <strong>honor<\/strong> the delisting price.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_to_get_delisted\"><\/span>How long does it take to get delisted?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The time it takes for a stock to get delisted varies, but companies have <strong>10 days<\/strong> to respond to a notification letter from the exchange, and failure to respond can result in delisting procedures that can take from <strong>one to seven months<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_after_delisting\"><\/span>What happens after delisting?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>After delisting, <strong>investors<\/strong> can only <strong>sell<\/strong> their shares <strong>over-the-counter<\/strong>, which can result in <strong>less liquidity<\/strong> and make it harder to <strong>find buyers<\/strong> at the desired price.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_an_app_is_delisted\"><\/span>What happens if an app is delisted?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If an app is delisted, it will <strong>no longer be available<\/strong> to download, but players who have already <strong>installed<\/strong> the app can still <strong>use<\/strong> it, although they will not be able to <strong>update<\/strong> it.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_Avengers_be_delisted\"><\/span>Will Avengers be delisted?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, <strong>Marvel&#8217;s Avengers<\/strong> will be delisted from all digital storefronts, but players who have already purchased the game can still <strong>play<\/strong> its <strong>single-player<\/strong> and <strong>multiplayer content<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_an_app_is_delisted\"><\/span>What does it mean when an app is delisted?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When an app is delisted, it is <strong>removed<\/strong> from the app store, and new customers cannot <strong>download<\/strong> it, although existing customers can still <strong>use<\/strong> the app until they <strong>delete<\/strong> it from their device.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_benefits_of_delisting\"><\/span>What are the benefits of delisting?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The benefits of delisting include <strong>reducing costs<\/strong>, making <strong>short-term profits<\/strong>, undergoing a <strong>buyout<\/strong>, and <strong>reducing decision-making time<\/strong>, which can be beneficial for companies in certain situations.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_value_delisted_shares\"><\/span>How do you value delisted shares?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Delisted shares can be valued using various techniques, including the <strong>book value approach<\/strong>, <strong>method of last transaction price<\/strong>, <strong>discounted cash flow method<\/strong>, and <strong>value of net assets<\/strong>, which can help investors determine the <strong>worth<\/strong> of their shares.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What does delisting mean for games? 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