Get ready to say goodbye to some beloved Xbox titles, because five games are disappearing from the Xbox Store in February and March 2026, and some of these removals are bound to spark debate. Earlier this month, we shared news about a few games shutting down their servers during this period, but the situation has escalated—and this is the part most people miss—with more titles now facing delisting. Among them are fan favorites like the Jurassic Park Classic Games Collection, which, despite its 2023 release, is already on the chopping block. But here's where it gets controversial: is it fair for games to be pulled so soon after launch, leaving players with limited time to enjoy them?
The list doesn’t stop there. Two 2K titles, NBA 2K Playgrounds 2 and WWE 2K Battlegrounds, are also set to vanish on February 20th. While their servers will stay active until July 9th, 2026, the delisting raises questions about the longevity of digital purchases. Could this be a sign of shifting priorities in the gaming industry? And let’s not forget SunnySide, a cozy simulation game released in 2024, which is being removed due to the developer’s dissatisfaction with its Xbox version. Is it better to pull a game entirely rather than improve it?
Here’s the full lineup of games being delisted:
- SunnySide (February 2026, TBD – imminent!)
- Yakuza 3 Remastered (February 12, 2026)
- NBA 2K Playgrounds 2 (February 20, 2026)
- WWE 2K Battlegrounds (February 20, 2026)
- Jurassic Park Classic Games Collection (March 31, 2026)
In the case of Yakuza 3 Remastered, its removal is likely to make way for Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties, but the “Remastered” version will still be available in the Yakuza Complete Series Bundle. Meanwhile, the NBA and WWE games might see significant discounts before their delisting dates, so keep an eye out for those deals.
This wave of delistings prompts a bigger question: How should players and developers navigate the ephemeral nature of digital game ownership? Should there be more transparency or alternatives to outright removal? We’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments below. And if you spot any additional games being delisted, let us know—we’ll keep this list updated as the situation evolves. Here’s hoping these titles get one last hurrah with some major price cuts before they’re gone for good.
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Fraser is the News Editor at Pure Xbox, where he covers the latest and most impactful stories in the Xbox universe and beyond.
