Spec Ops The Line Game has been permanently delisted from Steam and other stores

Spec Ops: The Line was released 12 years ago. Developed by YAGER, it is a controversial title due to its plot, but it is still a highly regarded third-person military shooter. However, yesterday it was removed from Steam and other game stores. Publisher 2K explained that this was due to the expiration of "several partnership licenses."

Spec Ops The Line Game

Aspect	Details
Delisting Date	Yesterday
Reason for Delisting	Expiration of "several partnership licenses," as stated by Publisher 2K
Publisher's Statement	2K assured existing owners that the game can still be downloaded and played without interruption
User Reactions on Steam	Gamers flooded the Steam review section, questioning why the game was no longer available for purchase
Availability on Other Stores	Still available for purchase on 3rd party PC game stores such as GOG and Humble, as reported by @Wario64
Xbox Availability	Xbox owners advised to purchase the game before potential delisting from the official Xbox games store. Currently available on Xbox (Series X 1 TB) for $450 on Amazon.
Game Description	Third-person military shooter designed by YAGER to "challenge players' morality" by exploring the "dark side of war in a realistic way." Set in Dubai amidst a cataclysmic sandstorm. Official trailer video attached for more details.
Official Trailer Link	Spec Ops: The Line Official Trailer

Note: The official trailer link should be replaced with the actual link to the official trailer video. If you're hearing about Spec Ops: The Line for the first time, it's a third-person military shooter designed by YAGER to "challenge players' morale." It achieves this by allowing players to explore "the dark side of war in a realistic way." The title is set in Dubai, covered by a catastrophic sandstorm. You can find out more in the official trailer video attached below. you may also like AYANEO NEXT LITE handheld Now Available for only $299

NEW: Spec Ops to be delisted entirely from online gaming stores (not just Steam) A 2K rep tells me: "Spec Ops: The Line will no longer be available on online storefronts, as several partnership licenses related to the game are expiring." 1/2
— Stephen Totilo (@stephentotilo) January 30, 2024