De-Listed Xbox 360 Games Might Be Making a Comeback
Delisted Xbox 360 games are unexpectedly showing up as “coming soon” on the Microsoft Store in certain regions, giving retro gaming fans a flicker of hope that these vanished titles could return for digital download after the 360 Marketplace closed its doors last year.
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Titles Reappearing: Batman: Arkham Origins, Left 4 Dead, Catherine, and Jurassic Park—among at least 17 others—have flipped from unavailable to “coming soon” in regions like Portugal and the UK.
Microsoft Silent: No official comment yet, fueling speculation of either a backend glitch or the first step toward digital re-releases.
Possible Impact: Could restore access to classics on Xbox Series X|S without physical discs—but licensing issues may still block some.
Past Precedent: Similar glitches led to brief reappearances and refunds during earlier marketplace transitions.
The Xbox 360’s Legacy Still Echoes 20 Years Later
The Xbox 360 defined an era of gaming—from gritty shooters to sprawling RPGs—and helped shape modern online multiplayer. Yet many of its digital titles vanished when the 360 Marketplace closed in 2024. With the console’s 20th anniversary coming on November 22, 2025, these “coming soon” tags feel suspiciously well-timed.
The discovery started when X user @JBishie posted screenshots from the Portuguese Microsoft Store on November 2, 2025, showing several delisted titles suddenly marked as “Em Breve,” or “coming soon.” Within hours, the post spread across Reddit and gaming forums, igniting speculation that something bigger was brewing.
Which Delisted Xbox 360 Games Are Showing as ‘Coming Soon’?
Spotlight falls on several heavy hitters long thought lost to licensing limbo.
Batman: Arkham Origins – The 2013 prequel that never had a proper digital release on Xbox, only DLC listings.
Left 4 Dead & Left 4 Dead 2 – Valve’s genre-defining co-op shooters that influenced modern horde-based design.
Catherine – Atlus’ cult puzzle-romance hybrid, infamous for its tricky block puzzles and surreal storytelling.
Jurassic Park: The Game – Telltale’s 2011 narrative adventure, delisted years ago after Universal’s license expired.
Other sightings include Dead Space 2, Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, Lost Planet, and Deadly Premonition, all beloved for their innovation and influence. @JBishie’s screenshot hinted at at least 17 Xbox 360 titles and one original Xbox game resurfacing across select regions.
Many of these aren’t currently backward compatible, but others could easily slot into Xbox’s 600+ game compatibility program—if Microsoft greenlights them.
Why Are These Games Reappearing Only in Certain Regions?
Regional quirks suggest this might be testing or backend migration activity. The Portuguese store lit up first, followed by the UK—both showing English “coming soon” text alongside Portuguese equivalents. No U.S. visibility yet, which hints at a staggered backend rollout or controlled experiment.
Glitches of this kind have surfaced before. In 2020, delisted Xbox Live Arcade titles temporarily became purchasable before being swiftly refunded. One Redditor summed up the skepticism well: “Very much doubt a new license was issued, so this is definitely technical issues.”
Still, with the anniversary nearing and nostalgia running high, fans are hoping this isn’t just another false alarm.
Glitch or Grand Plan: What’s Really Happening Behind the Scenes?
The glitch theory dominates discussion—but it’s not without counterpoints. Games tied to expiring or defunct licenses, like Jurassic Park, are unlikely to return legally without new deals. Yet Microsoft’s push toward backward compatibility and legacy preservation keeps optimism alive.
Publishers, too, have tested the waters. In 2024, Transformers: War for Cybertron briefly resurfaced on Steam before disappearing again—proof there’s money in nostalgia, even when the logistics get messy.
If this isn’t a glitch, it could mark the first wave of an Xbox legacy program update or even Game Pass archival additions. Microsoft’s silence only adds fuel to the speculation.
What Would a True Comeback Mean for Xbox Players?
For preservationists and fans alike, a digital comeback would be a victory. Left 4 Dead’s frantic multiplayer, Catherine’s psychological puzzles, and Dead Space 2’s space terror could all thrive again in 4K with smoother frame rates on Xbox Series X|S.
Reviving these titles would also underscore Microsoft’s growing interest in maintaining gaming’s digital history—a move that contrasts starkly with industry-wide delistings.
However, challenges remain: licensing, music rights, and third-party IPs often lock games away indefinitely. Some multiplayer features would also stay dark as older servers remain shut down.
Still, even a limited revival would send a clear message: the Xbox ecosystem is serious about honoring its past, not just chasing its future.
Hat Tips
Game Rant – “Something Weird is Going On With Delisted Xbox 360 Games” / November 3, 2025
TheGamer – “Previously Delisted Xbox 360 Games Are Reportedly Re-Appearing Online” / November 2, 2025
Pure Xbox – “Delisted Xbox 360 Games Are Apparently Reappearing As ‘Coming Soon’ In Certain Regions” / November 3, 2025
Reddit r/GamingLeaksAndRumours – “Delisted Xbox 360 games are showing as ‘Coming Soon’ on the Microsoft Store in some regions” / November 1, 2025
X Post by @JBishie / November 2, 2025
Article Compiled and Edited by Derek Gibbs on November 3, 2025 for Clownfish TV D/REZZED.