Re-releases of Wing Commander, Ultima titles hit Steam and GOG
It's mostly bad news from EA lately, but preservation efforts are nice to see.
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Electronic Arts has released 25 classic games from its back catalog on Steam, GOG, and the EA app. The rollout focuses heavily on 1990s franchise favorites, bringing multiple Wing Commander titles alongside nearly the entire Ultima series to the platforms. [1][2]
While most of the releases are straight ports—such as the Ultima games, Theme Hospital, and both Crusader titles—several entries received additional attention. Seven titles have been released as new Anniversary Editions that feature dedicated restoration work, including cutscenes restored directly from original master tapes. [1][2]
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EA brings Wing Commander and Ultima to Steam, with cutscenes restored from the original master tapes
In all, 25 classics from EA's back catalog made their Steam debut. GOG and the EA app carry the same lineup, too. Most of them are straight ports, including the Ultima games, both Crusader titles, and Theme Hospital. Seven, though, are new Anniversary Editions that got real restoration work –...
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