Breaking: Multiple Xbox Games Temporarily Delisted Over Unity Security Flaw

Microsoft has temporarily removed a significant number of Xbox first-party games, bundles, and add-ons from the Microsoft Store due to a recently addressed security vulnerability within the Unity engine. The delisting impacts titles built on Unity versions 2017.1 and later for Android, Windows, Linux, and macOS operating systems, affecting their availability on the Microsoft Store across PC and console storefronts.

Unity confirmed that the vulnerability, originally identified in 2017, has received proactive fixes which developers can now implement. Crucially, this security issue does not affect the actual gameplay experience on Xbox consoles or via Xbox Cloud Gaming for users who have already downloaded these titles. However, Microsoft has taken preventative measures by delisting affected products until developers apply the necessary updates.

Among the prominent titles temporarily pulled are Fallout Shelter, Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire, The Elder Scrolls: Blades, and companion apps for major franchises like Avowed, DOOM: Dark Ages, and Starfield. Obsidian Entertainment has also confirmed the removal of several of its Unity-based games, including Pentiment and various Pillars of Eternity editions, stating their teams are actively working on patches to restore availability as soon as possible.

Users are advised that if they are playing an impacted game on an Xbox console, there is no immediate concern. For those using affected applications on PC or other platforms, Microsoft recommends uninstalling the application until an update becomes available. Updates are being released regularly, and customers can monitor Microsoft’s official channels for patch availability. It’s important to note that this temporary delisting is distinct from other games that have been permanently removed due to being unsupported by Microsoft.

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