As of early 2024, Spec Ops: The Line was from all major digital storefronts, including Steam and GOG.com. The removal was due to expired music licensing for several songs used in the campaign, rendering the game unavailable for legal purchase. For new players, or even veterans returning to a new PC, the game is officially inaccessible. Therefore, downloading a cracked copy of the game may be the only way to experience it in 2025.