A cozy Xbox indie game, SunnySide, is set to be delisted from the Microsoft Store after its publisher, Aftabi Games, regains full control over the title. This decision comes as a result of a complex process behind the scenes, with Aftabi now officially publishing the game after its previous publisher, Maximum Entertainment, was shut down and absorbed into its parent company.
Aftabi Games explains that the Xbox version of SunnySide is not up to their standards and won't receive meaningful updates or improvements. They believe it's unfair to players to keep it available for purchase without the ability to support or fix it. Those who purchase the game before its delisting will still be able to play it, but no further updates will be made to the Xbox version.
The developer's focus is currently on stabilizing and improving the PC version of SunnySide. Aftabi plans to explore console ports again once the game is in a better place and the studio is in a healthier financial position. SunnySide is currently priced at $34.99 / £29.99 / €34.99, which is considered steep for a game that isn't up to par, but it never saw a physical release, making it potentially a last chance to grab it.
The article also mentions that 2K Games has announced the delisting of two games and the closure of their servers, sparking discussions about the industry's trends and the fate of older games. The author, Sean Carey, is an Xbox enthusiast who enjoys playing RPGs, racing games, and first-person shooters on Xbox Game Pass. He invites readers to share their thoughts on whether they'll pick up a copy of SunnySide before it's delisted.
