EA classic PC games are returning to modern storefronts, with Electronic Arts releasing 25 older titles on Steam, GOG and the EA App. The collection includes seven restored Anniversary Editions of Road Rash and Wing Commander games, featuring updated controls, improved performance and recovered cinematic footage.
Announced Nov. 5, 2026, the release makes several influential 1990s games easier to play on modern computers. The Anniversary Editions cost $9.99 each, while the remaining classics cost $4.99.
EA Classic PC Games Receive Seven Anniversary Editions
EA has restored Road Rash and six Wing Commander titles while preserving their original gameplay and presentation. The official release announcement identifies the seven updated games:
- 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
The updated versions include compatibility improvements for modern Windows computers. Selected games also support higher frame rates, controller enhancements, windowed mode and improved full-motion video sequences.
EA Restores Original Video Footage From Its Archives
The restoration project began after EA senior producer Jim Vessella discovered a physical media archive in 2022. The collection contained nearly 20,000 historical assets, including videotapes and original production materials.
According to EA’s restoration account, the team digitized approximately 6,000 assets and preserved an estimated 2,500 hours of footage.
Recovered master recordings helped restore more than 1,500 cinematic scenes across several games. The project also incorporated improvements developed by members of the Wing Commander modding community.
Road Rash benefits from restored video sequences and a relicensed soundtrack. The anniversary release also adds modern controller support and performance improvements while retaining the original motorcycle combat gameplay.
Ultima, Crusader and Theme Hospital Also Return
Beyond the restored editions, EA has released 18 additional classic games. These include Theme Hospital, Strike Commander, Crusader: No Remorse, Crusader: No Regret and several Wing Commander spin-offs.
The collection also features nine Ultima titles, including Ultima VII, Ultima IX and both Ultima Underworld games. These releases focus on preserving their original gameplay rather than introducing extensive visual changes.
EA’s initiative adds to broader efforts to preserve older video games. TechAmerica previously examined how retro game preservation projects are bringing classic titles to modern devices while raising questions about accuracy and community contributions.
Pricing and Availability
All 25 games are available on Steam, GOG and the EA App. EA is offering promotional pricing on Steam and GOG from Nov. 5 through Nov. 19, 2026.
Existing digital owners of eligible Wing Commander titles on GOG or the EA App will receive the corresponding Anniversary Edition upgrades at no additional cost.
The releases make historically significant PC games commercially accessible without requiring original hardware or unsupported software. Their restoration also preserves audiovisual material that might otherwise remain inaccessible in aging physical archives.
