Annapurna Interactive, the publisher of the game Mixtape, has vehemently denied suggestions that the title will be removed from digital storefronts due to expiring music licenses. The studio behind the game, Beethoven and Dinosaur, has confirmed that licenses for all 28 tracks featured in Mixtape were secured "in perpetuity," meaning they will not expire.
The direct refutation comes after some observers, likely drawing parallels with other games that have faced delisting over music rights, expressed concerns about Mixtape’s long-term availability.
"That was a lie," stated Annapurna Interactive on X (formerly Twitter), directly addressing the rumors.
Creative director Johnny Galvatron spoke to Kotaku, explaining that the development team paid "extra" to ensure the music licenses would last indefinitely. This move aims to prevent Mixtape from facing the same fate as titles like Grand Theft Auto IV, which have seen music removed or games delisted entirely once licensing agreements concluded.
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The game, which features music from artists such as Devo and The Smashing Pumpkins, has been praised for its integration of licensed tracks. Its soundtrack reportedly includes music from various eras and performers, a detail that some fans initially believed would limit its commercial lifespan.
Mixtape is currently available on Nintendo Switch 2, PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X, and is also part of the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate catalog. The absence of a streamer mode, which is often included in games with licensed music to avoid copyright issues, has also been noted. The publisher’s firm stance suggests that the inclusion of recognizable music was a deliberate choice intended to be a permanent feature of the game's experience, rather than a temporary draw.
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