Spec Ops: The Line delisted from Steam

UPDATE 31/1/24: 2K has confirmed Spec Ops: The Line is being delisted from all online stores due to expiring licenses.

In a statement shared with Eurogamer, a 2K spokesperson said: "Spec Ops: The Line will no longer be available on online storefronts, as several partnership licenses related to the game are expiring.

"Players who have purchased the game can still download and play the game uninterrupted. 2K would like to thank our community of players who have supported the game, and we look forward to bringing you more offerings from our label throughout this year and beyond."

At the time of writing of our original story, the game was still available to purchase on GOG, Xbox, and multiple third party key sellers. However, a quick check in the Microsoft Store shows it's no longer available to purchase there now. A list of remaining sellers of the game on PC can be found on IsThereAnyDeal.

GOG is selling Spec Ops: The Line for £4 so if you don't own it on PC and you'd like to, GOG is your best bet right now. The discount is running until 6th February, according to the store page.

ORIGINAL STORY 30/1/24: Spec Ops: The Line was suddenly delisted from Steam yesterday, where it is now no longer available for purchase.

When you visit Spec Ops: The Line on Steam now, a notice which says "Spec Ops: The Line is no longer available on the Steam store" appears in place of the usual purchase options.

The game - developed by German studio Yager and published by 2K - can currently still be bought on Xbox, GOG, and third party key sellers.

It's unclear why Spec Ops: The Line has been delisted, leading to speculation on potential causes such as expiration of a music license.

Eurogamer has contacted 2K for comment.

Spec Ops: The Line gained critical acclaim for its narrative and exploration of warfare, but was considered a commercial failure by 2K for not reaching its sales target. Since its release, it has garnered a cult following.

Back in 2012, in our Spec Ops: The Line review, Chris Donlan wrote: "There are such a lot of shooters these days, and so many tend to blur into each other if you're not careful. This one won't, however - and that's quite an achievement." A shame one of the standout games from the 2010s is now longer available on PC's largest platform.