EA puts 25 classic games on Steam, including every Ultima and Wing Commander
Eighteen re-releases cost $4.99 each, while seven updated Anniversary Editions cost $9.99, and the remasters are also headed to GOG.
By GamesNewsly Desk2 min read
Electronic Arts is bringing 25 classic games from its back catalogue to Steam today. The batch covers every Ultima RPG and several Wing Commander games, and seven of the releases have been updated with quality-of-life changes. If you missed these PC classics the first time, or want to revisit them, the prices are low.
What's in the batch
According to IGN, the 25 games include seven Anniversary Editions covering six Wing Commander games, plus Road Rash. The remaining re-releases are:
- Every Ultima RPG
- Both Crusader games
- Strike Commander
- Theme Hospital
The Anniversary Editions are the ones with the quality-of-life updates. PC Gamer describes seven of the games as remasters, which lines up with those seven Anniversary Editions.
Prices
IGN reports two price points:
| Type | Number of games | Price each |
|---|---|---|
| Re-releases | 18 | $4.99 |
| Anniversary Editions | 7 | $9.99 |
That adds up to the full 25 games. No bundles or launch discounts were mentioned, so check each store page for the final price in your region.
GOG gets them too
The remasters aren't Steam-only. PC Gamer says they are also coming to GOG, which already had the re-released originals.
GOG has its own news today as well. IGN reports that the DRM-free storefront has announced Road Rash Touch Up, along with a publishing arm for "new games with a classic soul". Road Rash is one of the games in EA's Steam batch. IGN describes the announcements as a set of surprises celebrating a milestone for the store.
What we don't know yet
It isn't clear how the Road Rash Touch Up relates to the Anniversary Edition on Steam, or what the first games from GOG's publishing arm will be. The coverage also doesn't spell out exactly what the quality-of-life updates include, so check each store listing before you buy.
Still, for PC players with a soft spot for old RPGs and space sims, this is an inexpensive way to catch up on part of EA's back catalogue. At $4.99 for most of the games and $9.99 for the updated ones, trying one costs very little.
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