Roll7’s beloved titles, Rollerdrome and OlliOlli World, have suddenly vanished from the virtual shelves of Steam, leaving fans puzzled and concerned. Despite the absence of an official explanation for this unexpected disappearance, speculation runs rampant as to the possible reasons behind this surprising turn of events. Both games, previously published under Take-Two Interactive’s indie-focused label, Private Division, were abruptly removed from the platform after the label was acquired by an undisclosed entity, rumored to be Haveli Investments, in a deal that closed towards the tail end of last year.
The sudden disappearance of Rollerdrome and OlliOlli World has left dedicated fans of the acclaimed skating games scratching their heads. A quick search on Steam yields no results for either title, and attempting to access the games through their direct URLs only leads to a message stating that they are “no longer available on the Steam store.” Interestingly, while Roll7’s previous hits, OlliOlli and OlliOlli 2: Welcome to OlliWood, are still present on the platform, their latest offerings have vanished into thin air. However, there’s a glimmer of hope for fans on the PlayStation Store, where both Rollerdrome and OlliOlli World are still accessible. On these pages, Private Division is still listed as the publisher, but a recent update to the defunct Steam pages now credits 2K as the publisher instead.
As the gaming community grapples with this unexpected development, the question on everyone’s minds remains unanswered: why did Rollerdrome and OlliOlli World vanish from Steam without warning? The sudden change in publisher information from Private Division to 2K has raised further speculation about the fate of Roll7’s intellectual property following the sale of Private Division to an undisclosed buyer. The uncertainty surrounding the situation has left fans and industry insiders alike wondering if this move signifies a licensing issue, an oversight, or a more significant shift in ownership that has not been publicly disclosed.
The recent sale of Private Division by Take-Two Interactive in November 2024 sent shockwaves through the gaming community, signaling a major reorganization within the indie publishing landscape. Alongside this sale, Take-Two also confirmed the closure of Roll7, the creative minds behind OlliOlli World, and Intercept Games, the studio responsible for Kerbal Space Program 2. The closure of these studios came as a surprise to many, especially in light of CEO Strauss Zelnick’s previous assurances that there were no plans to shutter these beloved development teams.
As the gaming world reels from the disappearance of Roll7’s latest titles, the mystery deepens, leaving fans and industry insiders alike eagerly awaiting further clarification on this puzzling turn of events. Until then, the fate of Rollerdrome and OlliOlli World remains shrouded in uncertainty, leaving players to wonder what the future holds for these beloved games and the talented developers who brought them to life.