Roll7’s award-winning Rollerdrome and OlliOlli World have been mysteriously delisted on Steam.
Whilst there’s been no formal word on why the critically acclaimed skating games have been pulled from sale on Steam, both games had been published on Take-Two Interactive’s indie publishing label, Private Division, before it was sold to an unknown buyer, thought to be Haveli Investments, towards the end of last year.
Current Status of Rollerdrome and OlliOlli World
Neither game shows up if you search on Steam, whilst using the direct URL informs you that the games are “no longer available on the Steam store”, despite Roll7’s previous games, OlliOlli and OlliOlli 2: Welcome to OlliWood are still listed.
Availability on PlayStation Store
Curiously, both Rollerdrome and OlliOlli World are, for now at least, still available on the PlayStation Store. Whilst they still list Private Division as the publisher on those pages, the defunct Steam pages – which were quietly amended last week – have been updated to replace the publisher Private Division with 2K.
At the time of writing, it’s unclear if this is just an oversight, a licensing issue, or a signal that Roll7’s portfolio did not transfer to the anonymous buyer and remains with 2K.
Take-Two Interactive’s Announcement
Grand Theft Auto and Borderlands publisher Take-Two Interactive announced the sale of its indie-focused publishing label Private Division in November 2024. Additionally, the company also confirmed the closure of OlliOlli World developer Roll7 and Kerbal Space Program 2’s Intercept Games, six months after CEO Strauss Zelnick insisted, “We didn’t shutter those studios”.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the delisting of Roll7’s Rollerdrome and OlliOlli World from Steam has raised questions about their future availability. The shift in publishers and the closure of developer studios have added to the mystery surrounding these popular skating games.
FAQs
Why were Roll7’s games delisted from Steam?
The exact reason for the delisting of Roll7’s games from Steam remains unknown. It is speculated that the change in ownership and publisher may have played a role in this decision.
Are Rollerdrome and OlliOlli World still available for purchase?
While the games are no longer available on Steam, they are still accessible on the PlayStation Store. The future availability of these games remains uncertain.
What impact does this delisting have on Roll7 and its portfolio?
The delisting of Roll7’s games and the closure of developer studios have raised concerns about the fate of the company’s portfolio. It is unclear if the games will be re-listed under the new publisher or if they will remain unavailable.
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