GOG Resurrects Dino Crisis and Dino Crisis 2 on PC

The beloved cult classics, Dino Crisis and Dino Crisis 2, are making a thrilling comeback on PC through GOG, the CD Projekt-owned platform. These survival horror gems from the original PlayStation era are now available DRM-free, with all their original content preserved thanks to GOG's Preservation Program.

Originally launched by Capcom, Dino Crisis hit the scene in 1999, followed closely by Dino Crisis 2 in 2000. A third installment, Dino Crisis 3, debuted exclusively on the original Xbox in 2003, and since then, fans have been eagerly awaiting any new developments. Despite persistent fan campaigns for a new entry or an HD remake, Capcom has remained largely silent on the matter. The release of Exoprimal in 2022, a multiplayer action game featuring dinosaurs, was widely regarded as the final blow to hopes for a Dino Crisis revival. Furthermore, in August of the previous year, the series' creator, Shinji Mikami, suggested that the immense popularity of Capcom's Monster Hunter series might be crowding out potential space for a Dino Crisis reboot or remake.

Previously, securing and running PC ports of the first two Dino Crisis games was a challenge on modern systems. GOG's efforts to bring these games back are therefore highly appreciated by the gaming community. GOG celebrated the re-release by stating, "Thanks to the tremendous efforts of Capcom and GOG, Regina's iconic line, 'You're extinct!' no longer applies to the game itself. The timeless thriller that defined a generation of gamers is made to last forever, enhanced for today's systems, featuring all the original content you loved with numerous improvements."

Dino Crisis PC: What to Expect with GOG's Version of the Game

• Full compatibility with Windows 10 and Windows 11
• All 6 localizations of the game included (English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, and Japanese)
• Original, Arrange, and Operation Wipe Out modes included
• Improved DirectX game renderer
• New rendering options (Windowed Mode, Vertical Synchronization Control, Gamma Correction, Integer Scaling, Anti-Aliasing, and more)
• Increased rendering resolution to ~4K (1920p) and color depth to 32-bit
• Improved geometry calculation, more stable transformation and texturing
• Improved alpha transparency
• Improved game registry settings
• Issue-free animation, video, and music playback
• Issue-free saving (the game no longer corrupts save files after leaving dropped weapons)
• Full support for modern controllers (Sony DualSense, Sony DualShock4, Microsoft Xbox Series, Microsoft Xbox One, Microsoft Xbox 360, Nintendo Switch, Logitech F series, and many more) with optimal button binding regardless of the hardware, hotplugging, and wireless mode

Dino Crisis 2 PC: What to Expect with GOG's Version of the Game

• Full compatibility with Windows 10 and Windows 11
• All 2 localizations of the game included (English, Japanese)
• Easy difficulty, Dino Colosseum, and Dino Duel included
• Improved DirectX game renderer
• New rendering options (Windowed Mode, Vertical Synchronization Control, Gamma Correction, Integer Scaling, Anti-Aliasing, and more)
• Improved music playback and volume scaling
• Improved item rendering and fogging
• Improved cartridge boxes alignment
• Issue-free video playback, task switching, and game exit
• Full support for modern controllers (Sony DualSense, Sony DualShock4, Microsoft Xbox Series, Microsoft Xbox One, Microsoft Xbox 360, Nintendo Switch, Logitech F series, and many more) with optimal button binding regardless of the hardware and wireless mode

In addition to these exciting re-releases, GOG has introduced its Dreamlist, a community-driven tool where users can vote for games they wish to see revived or added to the platform. These votes help GOG demonstrate community interest to IP owners, potentially bringing more beloved titles back to life on their platform.