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The 1990s PC Gaming Era is Back as EA Revives Road Rash, Wing Commander, and Ultima

EA is bringing back 25 classic PC games, including Road Rash, Wing Commander, and Ultima. The move gives old fans a chance to enjoy their favorite games again and lets new players experience some of the biggest titles from the 1990s.
The 1990s PC Gaming Era is Back as EA Revives Road Rash, Wing Commander, and Ultima
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The 1990s PC gaming era is back. Reportedly, Electronic Arts brings 25 classic games to modern platforms, and the collection includes fan favorites like Road Rash, Wing Commander, and Ultima. Seven games have received restored editions, while the other 18 have been released in their classic form. 

The list includes six Wing Commander games, titles from the Ultima and Crusader series, and Theme Hospital. These titles arrived on Steam, GOG, and the EA App on November 5, 2026. The restored Road Rash and Wing Commander editions cost USD 9.99 each. Other games cost USD 4.99. Below is the complete list:

  • Ultima Underworld II

  • Ultima I: The First Age of Darkness

  • Ultima VI: The False Prophet

  • Ultima VII: The Complete Edition

  • Ultima VIII: Gold Edition

  • Ultima IX: Ascension

  • Ultima Underworld I

  • Ultima II : The Revenge of the Enchantress

  • Ultima III: Exodus

  • Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar

  • Ultima V: Warriors of Destiny

  • Theme Hospital

  • Crusader: No Remorse

  • Crusader: No Regret

  • Road Rash: 30th Anniversary Edition

  • Wing Commander: 35th Anniversary Edition

  • Wing Commander II: Vengeance of the Kilrathi: 35th Anniversary Edition

  • Wing Commander III: Heart of the Tiger: 30th Anniversary Edition

  • Wing Commander IV: The Price of Freedom: 30th Anniversary Edition

  • Wing Commander Prophecy: 30th Anniversary Edition

  • Privateer 2: The Darkening: 30th Anniversary Edition™

  • Wing Commander: Privateer

  • Wing Commander: Academy

  • Wing Commander: Armada

  • Strike Commander

EA wants to bring these games back for longtime fans and introduce them to younger players. The idea also came from an old media archive that contained thousands of tapes and other game material. The team used this material to recover lost footage and restore more than 1,500 scenes across the seven updated editions.

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The Challenge of Making Old Games Work on Modern PCs

Bringing back old games isn’t an easy task. It’s tougher than putting its original files online. Computers have come a long way since these games were released in the 1990s. Older games were made for different operating systems, screen sizes, and computer parts. Their controls may also feel outdated today.

Developers must fix these issues without changing the original feel of the games. They may need to adjust screen settings, improve performance, and make controls work with modern keyboards and controllers. 

EA's latest move is a great celebration gift for PC gamers. More importantly, it gives these classic games another chance to reach new audiences. It may also encourage other publishers to bring back forgotten favorites.

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