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EA releases classic PC games on Steam

First reported Nov 3, 1:14 PM ET · Latest Nov 5, 1:30 PM ET · Explainer updated Nov 5, 2:01 PM ET

Where things stand

Electronic Arts announced the launch of 25 classic PC titles on Steam, including anniversary editions of Road Rash and six Wing Commander games, with updates for modern systems. Indie developers reported unusually long approval times for Steam submissions, causing some to miss planned launch dates.

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Facts

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Timeline

What changed: EA’s new releases preserve the original look, feel, and creative intent while adding quality‑of‑life improvements for current hardware.

Every report, newest first

  1. EA is bringing 25 classic PC games to Steam — The Verge

    Electronic Arts is launching 25 classic games on Steam, including "Anniversary Editions" of the motorcycle racer Road Rash and six Wing Commander titles. These Anniversary Editions preserve "the original look, feel and creative intent of the game" but also…

  2. Indie games are missing launch dates because Steam is backed up — The Verge

    Many indie game developers have recently posted on social media about unexpectedly long approval wait times for their game submissions on Steam, with some of the approvals causing developers to miss their planned launch dates. For example, Studio Daimon, the…

Questions

  • It is unclear how long the Steam approval backlog will continue or whether EA’s classic releases will face similar delays. Open

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More: background

“Anniversary Editions” are updated versions of older games that keep the original gameplay and visuals but add features like better performance and controller support. Steam’s approval process is the review that game developers must pass before their titles become available for purchase on the platform.

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