Spec Ops: The Line suddenly delisted from PC stores
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JANUARY 30, 2024
Yager's beloved shooter was pulled from PC retailers without any explanation, and 2K has so far not said why.
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Yager's beloved shooter was pulled from PC retailers without any explanation, and 2K has so far not said why.
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