EA is bringing 25 classic PC games to Steam
Electronic Arts plans to release 25 older games on November 6, including seven updated editions with restored footage and modern control support.
Electronic Arts plans to bring 25 classic PC games to Steam on November 6, 2026, alongside releases on GOG and the EA App. The collection includes seven Anniversary Editions, with updates intended to make older games work better on modern systems and controls. The release date is a plan reported ahead of launch.
What is included in EA’s classic games collection
The seven Anniversary Editions cover the motorcycle racer Road Rash and six Wing Commander titles. EA described the editions as preserving each game’s original look, feel and creative intent while adding quality-of-life changes and improving performance, The Verge reported. The other 18 releases include games from Ultima, Crusader and Theme Hospital, as well as additional Wing Commander titles, according to Explosion Network.
The restored editions were inspired by the discovery of what EA called a “physical media vault” containing thousands of Betacam, VHS and D1 tapes, along with other media assets, The Verge reported. EA recovered master full-motion-video sequences during digitisation and re-edited them to restore more than 1,500 scenes across the seven games. Explosion Network also reported that previously lost master footage was recovered for the restored cinematic sequences.
The updated Wing Commander games also incorporate community-made modifications into the official releases, The Verge reported. Explosion Network says existing digital owners of the affected Wing Commander games on GOG and the EA App will receive the Anniversary Edition upgrades for free.
Prices and platforms for the new editions
The Road Rash and Wing Commander Anniversary Editions are priced at $9.99, while the other classic games are listed at $4.99, The Verge reported. The releases are planned for Steam, GOG and the EA App. The collection gives players access to older PC titles through current storefronts, while the Anniversary Editions add restored sequences and compatibility updates to selected games.
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Sources and context
- EA is bringing 25 classic PC games to SteamThe Verge
- EA Brings 25 Classic PC Games To Steam, Including Road Rash And Wing Commander Anniversary EditionsExplosion Network
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