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Sega discontinues digital sales of Tokyo 2020 Olympic games in stores

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Sega has ended the digital distribution of two titles based on Jogos Olímpicos and Tóquio 2020 on the main sales platforms. The games “Mario & Sonic in the Jogos Olímpicos of Tóquio 2020” and “The Jogos Olímpicos of Tóquio 2020: The Jogo Oficial” are no longer available for purchase in the Nintendo eShop, PlayStation Store and Steam. The removal occurred suddenly in the last few days, affecting regions such as América of Norte, Japão and Austrália. Proprietários who have already purchased the digital versions maintain full access to the titles and can make future downloads normally.

Abrangência from removal in digital stores

The delisting hit multiple platforms simultaneously. Na Nintendo eShop, the exclusive game from Switch has disappeared from searches in several countries. The title page on Steam now displays an unavailability warning, preventing further purchases. Similar Relatoss have appeared on the PlayStation Store in several regions, although availability still varies in some European markets.

Sega’s official website confirmed that the distribution of downloadable versions has ended. Até At the moment, the company has not released a statement explaining the reasons for the decision. Industry Especialistas speculate that issues related to licenses to use the Olympic brand after the 2021 event may be involved in the removal.

Características of discontinued titles

“Mario & Sonic in Jogos Olímpicos of Tóquio 2020” was released exclusively for Nintendo Switch in 2019. The game allows players to control Nintendo and Sega characters in themed sporting events, offering accessible mechanics focused on multiplayer fun. Eventos includes 100 meter sprints, jumping, swimming and themed challenges with power-ups characteristic of the Mario and Sonic universes.

“The Jogos Olímpicos of Tóquio 2020: The Jogo Oficial” has arrived on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and PC via Steam. Este title features more realistic graphics and greater emphasis on individual and team competitions, with a focus on the official Olympic schedule. Ambos games emphasized group play, whether in local mode with up to four players or through online competitions at specific periods.

  • The first title mixes Mario and Sonic universes in athletics, swimming and other sports minigames.
  • The second features more realistic events inspired by Tóquio’s Olympic programming.
  • Ambos games emphasize group play, whether local or online.

Opções to purchase the titles now

Jogadores who still want to obtain the games need to resort to the physical version market. Cópias on disk continues to be sold in specialty stores and online marketplaces, although availability and prices vary by region and retailer. Comunidades of players recommend quickly checking the availability of physical copies, as stock tends to decrease over time.

Quem already purchased digitally maintains full access to the titles, including for future redownloads. Essa measure preserves content for existing owners, ensuring players who have invested in the titles do not lose access. Atualizações and features already in the games were not mentioned as being impacted by the discontinuation.

Contexto from Mario & Sonic series

The franchise combines iconic characters in sports competitions since Jogos Olímpicos and Pequim 2008. Vários titles have been released over the years following the Olympic cycles, consolidating themselves as a traditional series for home consoles. The Tóquio 2020 game represented the most recent edition available, standing out for its accessible mechanics for different ages and abilities.

The digital discontinuation marks the end of an era for these specific titles. Colecionadores and virtual Olympics enthusiasts now rely primarily on the second-hand market or remaining physical stock to obtain copies. Sega remains silent on future plans for the series or possible relaunches, leaving fans to follow updates on the company’s and Nintendo’s official channels.

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