In sure areas, the Microsoft Retailer has labeled a handful of beforehand delisted Xbox 360 video games as “Coming Quickly.” It is unclear why this label has been hooked up to those Xbox 360 video games, however followers have a couple of totally different theories.
The Xbox 360 is dwelling to over 2000 video games, starting from famend AAA releases to acclaimed Xbox Live Arcade titles. Whereas simply over 600 of those video games can nonetheless be performed on the most recent technology of Xbox {hardware} due to backwards compatibility, there are a lot which have been delisted from digital storefronts through the years and misplaced to time.
Delisted Xbox 360 Video games Are “Coming Quickly” In Some Areas
On November 2, X consumer @JBishie posted a screenshot of the Portuguese Microsoft Store. The picture reveals a complete of 17 Xbox 360 video games and one authentic Xbox title, all of which have the label “Em Breve” beneath their key artwork, which interprets to “Coming Quickly” in English. This is able to seemingly indicate that these Xbox 360 titles will probably be arriving on the Microsoft Retailer within the close to future.
Whereas a few of these video games can nonetheless be bought on the US Microsoft Retailer (Castlevania: Symphony of the Night time, Misplaced Planet, Lethal Premonition, and Catherine), many had been delisted a very long time in the past, and at the moment are unable to buy on digital storefronts. Within the case of games like Left 4 Dead 1 and 2 and Batman: Arkham Origins, those that nonetheless personal the unique discs can play them on fashionable Xbox {hardware}, however these with out the bodily copies haven’t any method of buying or taking part in them digitally.
It is at present unclear why these specific video games have the “Coming Quickly” tag in sure areas. Within the replies to @JBishie’s put up, some theorized that the tags’ look was merely the product of a technical glitch, maybe as a consequence of a backend difficulty following the Xbox 360 store’s shutdown in July 2024. Others are extra hopeful that this unusual habits may very well be an indication that these titles will quickly be obtainable to buy digitally as soon as once more, or within the case of Batman: Arkham Origins, for the primary time.
On November 22, 2025, the Xbox 360 will turn 25 years old. Although it appears impossible, there is a slim risk that these delisted Xbox 360 video games may very well be part of some massive anniversary celebration. As an example, Microsoft may rejoice the Xbox 360’s twenty fifth birthday by including some beloved 360 titles to Xbox Sport Go Final.
