Two of Roll7’s most celebrated games, Rollerdrome and OlliOlli World, have abruptly disappeared from Steam, sparking speculation over licensing, ownership, and the fate of the indie studio’s catalog. With no official statement from Take-Two Interactive or its indie publishing label, Private Division, fans are left wondering if this is a temporary glitch or a sign of deeper industry shifts.
Where Did Rollerdrome and OlliOlli World Go?
If you try searching for Rollerdrome or OlliOlli World on Steam, you’ll hit a dead end. Both games have been delisted without explanation. Clicking their former store pages now leads to a message stating the games are “no longer available on the Steam store.”
Oddly enough, earlier Roll7 titles like OlliOlli and OlliOlli 2: Welcome to Olliwood remain untouched, still available for purchase. This raises questions about whether only the newer titles were impacted by Take-Two’s recent sale of Private Division.
The Private Division Sale and Roll7’s Uncertain Future
Back in November 2024, Take-Two Interactive confirmed that it had sold Private Division to an unknown buyer. While rumors point to Haveli Investments, no official confirmation has surfaced. What is clear, however, is that Roll7—along with OlliOlli World and Rollerdrome—was tangled up in that sale.
In a move that blindsided many, Take-Two also shuttered Roll7 and another Private Division developer, Intercept Games (Kerbal Space Program 2), despite CEO Strauss Zelnick’s previous assurance that the company wasn’t planning any closures. That contradiction has only fueled more confusion about where the rights to these games now lie.
A Strange Publisher Switch on Steam and PlayStation
One of the most intriguing details? The publisher credit for Rollerdrome and OlliOlli World on Steam was quietly changed from Private Division to 2K before they vanished. However, on the PlayStation Store, both games are still available for purchase, with Private Division still listed as the publisher.
Could this mean the Steam versions are tied up in a separate licensing issue? Or did 2K inherit certain rights while PlayStation’s listings remain outdated? The lack of transparency leaves more questions than answers.
Possible Reasons Behind the Delisting
While Take-Two and the involved parties have yet to speak on the matter, a few possible explanations exist:
- Licensing Transfer Issue: If the rights to these games were sold but not properly transitioned, the games might have been pulled temporarily.
- Publishing Rights Dispute: If 2K is now listed as the publisher on Steam, it could indicate a shift in ownership that wasn’t reflected elsewhere.
- Game Ownership Remaining with Take-Two: If Rollerdrome and OlliOlli World didn’t transfer in the Private Division sale, Take-Two may have retained control but decided to remove them from sale.
- Re-release or Storefront Reshuffling: It’s possible that a relisting under a new publisher is planned, but that process hasn’t been finalized yet.
What Happens Next?
For now, Steam players are out of luck. There’s no official way to purchase either game on Valve’s platform, and no word on whether they’ll return.
PlayStation users, on the other hand, can still grab both games—at least for now. But given the sudden changes on Steam, it’s unclear if that will last.
With Take-Two keeping quiet and the buyer of Private Division still unnamed, fans of Roll7’s work are left in limbo, hoping for some clarity before these acclaimed indie hits disappear for good.
