Toy Story 3 on Xbox Will Be Removed to Prepare for the Remaster

Toy Story 3 on Xbox 360 and PS3 was a surprisingly enjoyable title, and interestingly, it’s even the favorite game of Korn’s lead singer, Jonathan Davis. So, when Disney announced a remaster earlier this year, fans were understandably excited. However, just before the new version drops, Disney is quietly removing the original backward-compatible Xbox 360 version of Toy Story 3 from the Xbox Store.

The news about Toy Story 3 being taken down from the Xbox digital store didn’t come through a flashy announcement on social media. Instead, it was quietly slipped into the game’s store description. As noted by some keen-eyed players, the Xbox 360 version of Toy Story 3 now features a message stating that the game will be removed from the store on September 29, 2026, to make way for the remaster, which is mentioned in the new text.

Here’s the key information from the Xbox store page for Toy Story 3:

Starting on September 29, 2026, Toy Story 3 will no longer be available for purchase. Players who have already bought Toy Story 3 will still have access to the game after this date. Toy Story 3: The Complete Edition is set to launch on October 15, 2026, for Xbox Series X|S, featuring all the original game’s content along with enhanced graphics and new features.

Currently, Toy Story 3 is priced at $10 on Xbox and is playable on Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S. In contrast, Toy Story 3: The Complete Edition will be available for $20. As mentioned, if you own the original game, you’ll still be able to download and play it after September 29.

I’m genuinely looking forward to both Toy Story Retro Round-Up, a collection of classic Toy Story games for modern consoles, and Toy Story 3: The Complete Edition. I love seeing old games get ported to new platforms, making them accessible to a wider audience.

However, delisting the original version of Toy Story 3 ahead of the remaster feels like a questionable move by Disney. There’s no need for it. For instance, Ubisoft has assured fans that it won’t remove Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag from any storefronts, even after releasing a remake. That’s the right approach. But it seems Disney is aiming to snag that extra $10 from those eager to revisit their nostalgic experiences with Toy Story 3.