diff --git a/.github/workflows/longevity_test.yml b/.github/workflows/longevity_test.yml
index f6b97a49a..15a563f2d 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/longevity_test.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/longevity_test.yml
@@ -113,7 +113,6 @@ jobs:
             --extend-retention \
             --prefix ${{ env.PREFIX }} \
             --bucket ${{ secrets.CI_RETENTION_TESTS_S3_BUCKET }} \
-            --succeed-if-exists \
             2>&1 | tee ${{ env.CORSO_LOG_DIR }}/gotest-repo-init.log
 
           if  grep -q 'Failed to' ${{ env.CORSO_LOG_DIR }}/gotest-repo-init.log