John Wick Hex to disappear from digital stores on July 17, 2025
Carlos Mendoza 
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- John Wick Hex, the tactical strategy game developed by Bithell Games based on the John Wick franchise, will no longer be available for purchase from July 17, 2025, due to the expiration of the licensing agreement with Lionsgate Entertainment.
- The delisting affects digital storefronts such as Steam, GOG, PlayStation Store, Xbox Store, and Nintendo eShop, but players who have already purchased the game will retain access in their libraries.
- For those interested, John Wick Hex is currently available for purchase at $3.99 on Humble before its removal.
- The situation raises concerns among video game preservationists about product removals stemming from licensing issues and emphasizes the need for companies to address them.
John Wick Hex Delisting on July 17, 2025 – Licensing Agreement Expiration and Video Game Preservation Concerns
Publisher Big Fan Games will remove John Wick Hex, the tactical strategy game developed by Bithell Games, from all digital storefronts on July 17, 2025. This decision confirms the title will no longer be available for purchase six years after its October 2019 launch. The delisting affects Steam, GOG, PlayStation Store, Xbox Store, and Nintendo eShop. The publisher has not provided an official reason for the removal, though speculation suggests the decision may stem from the expiration of the licensing agreement with Lionsgate Entertainment, the rights holder for the John Wick franchise. This situation highlights ongoing concerns among video game preservationists, who frequently urge companies to address product removals stemming from licensing issues. John Wick Hex mirrors the action-packed style of the iconic character John Wick, portrayed by Keanu Reeves in the films. Developer Mike Bithell has clarified that the game is a strategy title, not a shooter, as some might assume. Despite receiving mixed reactions for its action gameplay, many fans praised the game for its unique storyline and contributions to the franchise.
John Wick Hex Removal from Digital Stores on July 17, 2025 – Last Chance to Buy for $3.99 at Humble
Players who have already purchased John Wick Hex will retain access to the game in their digital libraries. Physical console copies will also remain playable. For those interested in acquiring the game before its removal, John Wick Hex is currently available for purchase on Humble for $3.99.
| Specification | |
|---|---|
| Official Name | John Wick Hex |
| Brief Summary | John Wick Hex is the first John Wick PC/console game inspired by Lionsgate’s hit action franchise. From acclaimed Game Director, Mike Bithell (Volume, Thomas Was Alone, Subsurface Circular), John Wick Hex is a fast-paced, action-oriented strategy game that makes you think and strike like the professional hitman.
Created in close cooperation with the creative teams behind the films, John Wick Hex is fight-choreographed chess brought to life as a video game, capturing the series’ signature gun fu style while expanding its story universe. Players must choose every action and attack they make, while considering their immediate cost and consequences. Every move in John Wick Hex feels like a scene from the movies, and every fight contributes to your progress on the job and requires precise strategic thinking. Perform well and progress in the main story mode (which features an original story created for the game) to unlock new weapons, suit options and locations. Each weapon changes up the tactics you’ll use and the manner in which you’ll play. Ammo is finite and realistically simulated, so time your reloads and make the most of weapons you scavenge on the job. |
| Platforms | PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch |
| Released | October 8, 2019 |
| Genre | Simulator, Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Tactical |
| Play Modes | Single player |
| Content Rating | 16 |
| Languages | Chinese (Simplified), English, Japanese |
| Genre | Bithell Games |
| Genre | Good Shepherd Entertainment, Gambitious |
| Ratings | 68/100 (27 reviews) |
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Links to external sources for further reading
- John Wick Hex To Be Delisted From All Platforms on July 17https://gaminghq.eu/2025/07/15/john-wick-hex-delisting-july-17/
- The only official John Wick game is being delistedhttps://www.polygon.com/news/613065/john-wick-game-delisting-steam
- It's not what you did, son, that angers me so. It's who you did it to.https://www.ign.com/articles/the-only-official-john-wick-video-game-is-being-pulled-from-all-platforms-6-years-after-release
- The excellent John Wick Hex will be delisted later this week, currently on salehttps://www.eurogamer.net/the-excellent-john-wick-hex-will-be-delisted-later-this-week-currently-on-sale
- Players Can Still Buy Before July 17https://gaminghq.eu/2025/07/15/john-wick-hex-delisting-july-17/
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