SEGA is offering many classic games for free on Android and iOS

SEGA is set to phase out several of its classic titles on mobile platforms, with users recently discovering discontinuation notices appearing when launching some games. These titles were originally brought to smartphones and tablets through the SEGA Forever initiative, a program that officially ended in 2023. While this signals the end of active support for these games, the silver lining is that they are currently available for free download, offering fans a chance to secure them before any potential removal.

Although SEGA has yet to issue a formal statement regarding this move beyond the in-game messages, the details surrounding the discontinuation remain somewhat unclear. The company has not confirmed whether it will completely pull these games from the App Store and Google Play Store, but reassures players that offline play will remain functional. One such message reads: “Support for this game will be discontinued, but you can continue playing offline! If you’d like to learn more about great SEGA games to play, please click the link below.”

Should SEGA decide to remove the games from digital storefronts, any versions already downloaded on devices are expected to operate without interruption. Historically, SEGA has removed older titles from online stores before, making it likely that unsupported games will eventually disappear from mobile platforms.

The titles affected by this change include those that previously required a purchase or in-app payment, priced around $2. Now available free of charge, these games present a timely opportunity for enthusiasts to download and enjoy them without cost, at least for the foreseeable future. Links to the available titles have been shared online to help users access the games quickly.

In summary, while SEGA’s decision to discontinue support for these classic mobile games marks the end of an era for the SEGA Forever program, players still have the chance to experience beloved titles at no cost. Whether these games remain accessible indefinitely or vanish from app stores remains to be seen, but for now, fans should act swiftly to add them to their collections.

• Crazy Taxi Classic - App Store | Google Play Store
• Golden Axe Classics - App Store | Google Play Store
• Shining Force Classics - App Store | Google Play Store
• Sonic CD Classic - App Store | Google Play Store
• Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Ep.II - App Store | Google Play Store
• Streets of Rage 2 Classic - App Store | Google Play Store
• Super Monkey Ball: Sakura Ed. - App Store | Google Play Store
• Virtual Tennis Challenge - App Store | Google Play Store