GOG has announced that, in continuing its efforts at preserving older PC games, F.E.A.R. Platinum will be the next title part of the GOG Preservation Program in March. The announcement comes in light of the studio behind the original F.E.A.R., Monolith Productions, being shut down by parent company Warner Bros.
For context, the GOG Preservation Program is an effort by the DRM-free storefront to ensure that classic PC games remain available and playable on modern systems. Along with helping maintain the history of PC gaming, the program also allows newer generations of gamers to experience PC gaming classics.
More recently, the GOG Preservation Program has seen four releases, spanning 7 different games. As part of the program, Resident Evil, Resident Evil 2, Resident Evil 3, Diablo, Diablo: Hellfire, Heroes of Might & Magic 3 Complete, Dino Crisis, and Dino Crisis 2 have seen releases. At the time of writing, 104 games are considered part of the program, totalling up to around 603 game improvements having been made.
Along with making the games available on modern platforms, the preservation program also makes a number of changes to the games that allow them to run smoother without altering the core of the game. A host of improvements are made to these titles, including for localisations, new rendering options, and support for modern controllers.
F.E.A.R. Platinum will likely see similar enhancements when it is released as part of the GOG Preservation Program. GOG has stated that other games by Monolith Productions will also eventually be available on the store, complete with enhancements for modern systems.
Monolith Productions was shut down earlier this week, alongside other Warner Bros. studios like Player First Games and WB Games San Diego. Alongside the closure of the studio, the game it was working on based on Wonder Woman has also been cancelled.
“This is a strategic change in direction and not a reflection of these teams or the talent within them,” said Warner Bros. in a statement about the studio closures.
“This is another tough decision, as we recognize Monolith’s storied history of delivering epic fan experiences through amazing games. We greatly admire the passion of the three teams and thank every employee for their contributions. As difficult as today is, we remain focused on and excited about getting back to producing high-quality games for our passionate fans, developed by our world-class studios, and getting our games business back to profitability and growth in 2025 and beyond.”
Shortly after its cancellation, comic writer Gail Simone, who worked on the Wonder Woman project as a long-term consultant, chimed in with her thoughts about the studio and Warner Bros. In a series of posts on X, Simone praised Monolith as well as WB games as being “enthusiastic and supportive.”
“The game was gorgeous and expansive,” wrote Simone. “It was beautiful to look at. I am not going to give details for a number of reasons, but every effort was made to make this not just a great game, but a great WONDER WOMAN game. A showpiece epic.”
Among the games Monolith Productions has worked on throughout its life are classics like horror shooter F.E.A.R., No One Lives Forever, and most recently, Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor and its sequel.
But the story doesn’t have to end here – some treasures from Monolith Productions are yet to be preserved and made to live forever. It’s always a challenge, with some titles more than others, but this is where you can help us. Pay tribute to the creative minds of Monolith and…
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