In a notable shift within the gaming landscape, Forza Horizon 6 has made its debut, while another open-world racing title, Lego 2K Drive, is set to exit the digital marketplace just three years post-launch. The announcement, made via the game’s Steam page, reveals that Lego 2K Drive will no longer be available for purchase starting May 19. However, players who already own the game or acquire it before this date will retain access to its multiplayer features until May 31 of the following year.
The update specifies, “After that time, all game functions requiring online servers will no longer function.” This timeline presents a unique opportunity for players to fully engage with the game, particularly given its emphasis on sharing custom Lego creations with others.
Mixed Reviews and Microtransactions
Despite its creative premise, Lego 2K Drive has received mixed reviews, with one critic rating it at 59%. The review described it as “a solid kart racer” but criticized it for “greedy microtransactions.” The presence of a digital currency bundle in a game primarily aimed at children has raised eyebrows, although the in-game kart creator, which utilizes real-life Lego brick specifications, has been praised as an innovative feature.
In a broader context, the gaming industry has seen other titles vanish from digital storefronts. Disney games have been removed since January, and Star Trek: Resurgence recently announced that its licensing agreement expired last month. While the specific reasons behind Lego 2K Drive’s withdrawal remain unclear, the inclusion of real-world vehicles, such as the McLaren Solus GT, suggests that licensing issues may be a contributing factor.
