Celeste and TowerFall pulled from Xbox in BDS boycott
MaddyMakesGames removed the indie titles from the Xbox Store to support the Boycott, Divest, Sanctions movement.
29 Oct 2026 0 reads Compiled with AI
The decision follows a growing anti‑Xbox sentiment after Microsoft’s role in technology used for the Israeli‑Palestinian conflict was highlighted. The No Games For Genocide collective urges a boycott of Xbox and other companies linked to Israel.
Celeste, a platformer released in 2018, is known for its tight gameplay, soundtrack and emotional story. It won best indie game at the Game Awards that same year.
TowerFall, the archery‑based platformer, was first released in 2014 on the Ouya console before gaining wider popularity.