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GameSnacks Starts Disappearing From Android Auto, Raising Questions About Its Future

User reports on recent builds suggest an unannounced pullback, with no confirmation from Google.

Overview

  • Android Auto users and beta testers report that the GameSnacks icon is missing from the in-car app launcher, sometimes remaining only in launcher settings.
  • The disappearance was first widely noted on Android Auto 15.2 beta, while some users on the stable track also say the games have vanished.
  • GameSnacks, a set of lightweight HTML5 titles from Google’s Area 120 added in 2021, was designed for parked-only play with driving lockouts for safety.
  • Before the disappearance, users reported a recurring error that repeatedly showed the parked-only alert even when it should not.
  • The reports come as Google tests fuller in-car gaming options in Android Auto, including support for native Android titles and fullscreen experiences earlier this year.