Mixtape publisher responds to delisting rumors, stays safe

The publishers of Mixtape have denied claims that the game could be removed from sale due to music license expirations in the game.

Speculation started appearing online that Mixtape could have problems because of the large number of licensed songs featured throughout the game’s soundtrack.
Because of that, some players assumed the licenses could expire and the music would have to be removed, along with the possibility of the game being delisted from digital stores.
WELL NOW; the publisher has publicly and very clearly rejected those fan claims.

The publisher of the game says there are no plans to remove the game, and that the licensing situation is under control. They stated that the current rumors are not true.
The goal of the statement is obviously to calm fan concerns.

The gaming industry already has a history of problems with music licensing, many games in the past lost soundtrack songs and had to be modified, and sometimes were even completely removed from stores because of expired licenses.
Because of that, fans immediately became suspicious when they saw how important music is to Mixtape.

Music is generally extremely important for this game.
In Mixtape, the soundtrack is not just background music, it is practically part of the identity of the entire game. The whole aesthetic and emotional vibe of the game rely on a nostalgic music feel, coming-of-age atmosphere, and cinematic presentation.
Without the music this game has, the game would lose a huge part of its entire identity.

The marketing for this game heavily pushes nostalgia, teenage emotional vibes, and indie cinematic energy; and the soundtrack is the game’s main selling point.
That is why the licensing rumors immediately attracted the attention of the entire audience.

The publisher claims there is no danger of delisting and that everything is under control, while the music remains a key part of this game’s identity.

But fans are still worried because the gaming industry already has a history of licensing problems.