- Wheels of Aurelia will be permanently removed from the App Store on July 25th
- The game is fully functional but has not received recent updates
- It is currently free to download for a limited time
Wheels of Aurelia is being pulled from the App Store for good, with its final day of availability set for July 25th. The decision comes as Apple enforces its policy on obsolete or outdated apps, leading to the delisting of this acclaimed interactive visual novel by Santa Ragione. Despite the game running perfectly on current devices and meeting all technical standards, its lack of recent updates has triggered removal.
The developers at Santa Ragione have spoken out, sharing their disappointment over Apple’s move. In a recent statement, they expressed frustration at the absence of clear reasoning behind the delisting. They emphasize that Wheels of Aurelia remains fully operational and was never intended to require ongoing updates—being a self-contained narrative experience.
The studio highlights a growing concern: artistic games, especially those driven by story and choice, shouldn’t be treated like live-service titles needing constant revisions. Removing such works for not being "updated" is akin to pulling a book from shelves just because it hasn’t been reprinted. For smaller development teams, this policy creates unnecessary financial and creative burdens, forcing them to maintain old projects instead of focusing on new ones.
If you've never experienced Wheels of Aurelia, now is your last chance. The game is currently free to download ahead of its removal. While our original review rated it 3 out of 5 stars, it remains a compelling pick for fans of branching narratives and atmospheric storytelling.
Set against the backdrop of 1970s Italy, the game follows Lella on a high-speed road trip filled with political tension, personal secrets, and life-changing decisions. With 16 possible endings shaped by your choices, each playthrough offers a unique journey through a turbulent era.
Though not flawless, Wheels of Aurelia stands as a reminder of how fragile digital art can be in an ecosystem governed by product-centric policies rather than creative preservation. Download it while it’s still available.
