What the Celeste and TowerFall Xbox Delisting Means for Play…
This move highlights how indie developers are increasingly willing to take political stances, potentially pressuring Microsoft and inspiring other studios to follow suit. Players may need to seek alte…
This move highlights how indie developers are increasingly willing to take political stances, potentially pressuring Microsoft and inspiring other studios to follow suit. Players may need to seek alte…
Key points - Maddy Makes Games delisted Celeste and TowerFall from Xbox to support the BDS boycott. - House House also skipped Xbox for Big Walk due to Microsoft being a BDS target. - Microsoft earns a cut from digital sales on its Xbox storefront. - Both games remain available for purchase on Steam.
Timeline - Earlier this month: House House explains why Big Walk won't be sold on Xbox, citing BDS boycott. - Recently: Celeste and TowerFall are delisted from Xbox by Maddy Makes Games. - After delisting: Maddy Thorson confirms the move on BlueSky to support BDS boycott.
FAQ
Q: Why were Celeste and TowerFall delisted from Xbox? A: Maddy Makes Games delisted them to support the BDS boycott, which targets Microsoft as a priority pressure point.
Q: Can I still play Celeste and TowerFall on Xbox? A: If you already own them digitally, you can likely still play them. Otherwise, you'll need to buy physical copies or play on another platform.
Q: Where can I buy Celeste and TowerFall now? A: Both games are still available on Steam for PC. You can also find them on other platforms like PlayStation and Switch.
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