The mixtape will not be removed due to its licensed music

The mixtape may have a lot of licensed music, but its developers have ensured that the rights are paid in “perperuity” and will never lead to the removal of the game.

As those of us who have actually played the Mixtape know, one of its defining elements is the moody soundtrack Stacey chose for her final night at the Big Suck. This stacked OST features Iggy Pop, The Cure, Stan Bush, Portishead, The Smashing Pumpkins and many more to make sure the game's biggest moments come through.

The amount of licensed music in the Mixtape is seriously impressive, but it has led to raised eyebrows and concerns that it could lead to the game being removed in the future. However, the developers and publisher of Mixtape have confirmed that this will not be the case.

The licensed Mixtape music has been paid out permanently so it will never be removed

“That Was a Lie”

Earlier this week, Kotaku shared an interview with Mixtape creative director Johnny Galvatron to discuss the development of the indie hit. The interview is full of interesting insights into the making of Mixtape, but one of the most reassuring parts comes near the end when Kotaku asks Galvatron about concerns that the game might be taken down.

In response, Galvatron confirmed that Beethoven and Dinosaur paid extra to keep Mixtape's music licenses “in perpetuity,” which Kotaku notes should protect the game for “years or even decades.” Considering the Mixtape is currently only available digitally, this is a very good thing.

However, given the success of the game, I wouldn't be surprised to see a physical edition of the Mixtape in the future.

Mixtape's publisher, Annapurna Interactive, made sure everyone heard the news loud and clear as they retweeted it, stating that any claims that the game is in danger of being scrapped are “lies”. As you can imagine, this message is mostly delivered to a very vocal minority who have been arguing against the Mixtape since it received critical acclaim last week.