Rather than answer your question, I'm going to tell a story that's almost relevant (as is tradition on the internet).

The Syndicate series of games started in 1993. They were squad-based, isometric, real-time strategy games. And then EA released this game in 2012 and called it "Syndicate" since they owned the rights to that franchise. But this new game was a FPS and had nothing to do with anyone previously associated with the series.

The lead developer of the Syndicate series was so annoyed by this game that he ran a kickstarter to make his own spiritual successor to Syndicate (since he didn't own the rights). That game is called Satellite Reign and it's fantastic.

Again, this has almost nothing to do with the game you're looking for. I just always like it when someone continues their work out of sheer spite.

I have that game.

I guess it was delisted.

If you're able to find an unused Steam key somewhere it'd work, but honestly, at this point piracy is more than justified.

You can easily find it on torrents and no one will be able to steal it from you the second time.

Some 360 games run on current hardware if you bought the disc based Series X. Looks like Syndicate is one of them.

https://delistedgames.com/syndicate-2012/

"The cause for the initial delisting is uncertain but could be related to licensed content or Electronic Arts’ desire to sell the game directly. The game remained available exclusively on EA’s Origin service until some time between Late May and Early August of 2021. Electronic Arts then announced in March of 2023 that the game’s remaining online features would be retired on June 15th, 2023."

Another reason Physical >>> Digital.

$17 and change on Amazon.

PC version is incredibly hard to get working on modern computers, fwiw. SecuROM servers are all closed down; I've got the SKIDROW patches but have never managed to get them to start up. Emulating the 360 or PS3 might be easier...?

Now this is ironic.

Reading post: "Hey, I have that game! Wouldn't it be funny if I took a picture of it and wrote something like 'oh, it's over here'."

goes to xbox stash

"Hmm, that's weird, it's gone."

It was pretty fun. Plot was kind of convoluted. Think I only played it all the way through once but it had a good feel, the upgrades were neat, and it looked great. I probably bought it used and there was a scratch that caused a glitch at one of the boss fights which deterred me from finishing it for a long time but at some point I finished it.

Do you remember if there was any licensed music in it? Sometimes rights to that stuff expiring causes things to get pulled.

I was looking to buy a PC version for longevity/future proofing

For the record, physical PC titles are probably the worst way to preserve old games. Unless you're ok with having to rely on a crack. Modern Windows and drivers often break support for old titles. Also there were a lot of games that relied on a key auth server that is no longer running.

Here's a video from a couple of years ago on the subject.

Ironically, buying a physical console and copy of the game is the most dependable way of preserving old game libraries. Why do you say your 360 is on borrowed time? It should hold up fine.

Its PS3 rom shows up on CoolROM, could anyone try it on an emulator or a modded console? I currently do not have access to either

Edit: PC version shows up on MyAbandonware, also could give that one a try.

You should just create a disk iso and run it through a 360 emulator.

How can it just disappear from your list when it’s a game you bought?

I’d understand why it would not be available to buy anymore, but taking it away from you is crazy.

That’s why I’m always buying GOG when available (or physical on consoles even if it’s doesn’t mean anything anymore).

I remember it had a 4 player co-op demo that was a lot of fun. Never bought it though :\

https://forums.ea.com/discussions/ea-app-technical-issues-en/syndicate-2012-removed/7493468

@Giganticube the game was indeed removed from sale. It used SecuROM online as a copy protection and the authentication servers (which weren't administered by EA) are starting to close. To be honest, i am amazed that it didn't happen sooner. I hope that EA will remove the copy protection and bring it back for sale, but it will prolly take some time. 

I bought a physical copy for PC, and now it's tied to my EA account so I can play it without the disc. So maybe if you find a copy on eBay?

I got a boxed version for PC at home. Starbreeze sent me a copy after I helped them with a teleconference. Nerver played i though. But loved the original!

I have this game on PC digitally. Afaik, it was never on steam or gog, it was only ever on EA's own store and launcher. Seems to be delisted these days.

I remember that during that time dubstep music was very popular. I think the game featured a track by a popular artist during the first real boss fight.

It might be that this game has been removed from sale because the license agreement for that music track has expired. This happened to a lot of other games already.

Disappointing sales iirc, complete change in gameplay from the original syndicate, and not much replayability. Plus, some of the mechanics are maybe a bit spicy for modern sensibilities.

No one bought it