After backlash, Adobe cancels Adobe Animate shutdown and puts app on 'maintenance mode'

Adobe Animate will be discontinued on March 1, 2026, as Adobe shifts its focus to AI.

Adobe reverses decision to drop Animate, apologizes for 'confusion and angst'

Adobe Animate will no longer be discontinued ...
NewsBytes

Adobe will not discontinue Animate after all

Adobe has reversed its decision to discontinue Adobe Animate, opting instead for maintenance mode, ensuring ongoing security ...

Community Pushback Saves Adobe Animate

Adobe has reversed course on its plans for Adobe Animate, confirming that the long-running 2D animation application will not ...

Adobe tries to kill Animate, then reverses course after industry backlash

Adobe recently announced that Adobe Animate would soon enter its "end-of-life" phase, meaning customers would eventually lose access to both the software and any project files ...
Daily Jang

Adobe cancels plans to discontinue Adobe Animate following backlash

Adobe has reversed its plan to shut down Adobe Animate following massive backlash from users.Previously, the 2D animation software was slated to discontinue on March 1, 2026; however, the company has ...

Adobe Animate Discontinued March 2026 — Creators Warn 'Loss Will Ruin Careers'

Adobe announced it is shutting down Adobe Animate starting next month to give way to AI; the creative community reacts ...
GameSpot

Adobe Is Killing A Popular Animation And Game Development Program

Software giant Adobe sees many of its popular programs, such as Photoshop, InDesign, and Premiere used in the creation of games and other popular entertainment media. Their programs factor into many ...