GOG Resurrects Dino Crisis and Dino Crisis 2 on PC

GOG resurrects the cult classic survival horror titles, Dino Crisis and Dino Crisis 2, bringing them to PC gamers DRM-free. These PlayStation gems, now available on GOG's Preservation Program, retain their original content intact.

Capcom originally released Dino Crisis in 1999, followed by Dino Crisis 2 a year later. Dino Crisis 3, an Xbox exclusive, arrived in 2003, leaving fans yearning for a new installment. Despite persistent fan demand for a new entry or an HD remake, Capcom appears uninterested, with the 2022 release of Exoprimal often cited as the final blow to hopes for a Dino Crisis revival. Further fueling speculation, creator Shinji Mikami stated in August 2023 that Monster Hunter's popularity overshadows the possibility of a Dino Crisis reboot or remake.

GOG's release is a boon for players, as these PC ports were previously difficult to acquire and run on modern systems. GOG highlights the preservation effort, stating, "Thanks to Capcom and GOG, Regina's iconic line, 'You're extinct!' no longer applies to the game itself."

GOG's Dino Crisis Enhancements:

• Full Windows 10 and 11 compatibility.
• All six original localizations (English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Japanese).
• Original, Arrange, and Operation Wipe Out modes.
• Improved DirectX renderer.
• Enhanced rendering options (Windowed Mode, VSync, Gamma Correction, Integer Scaling, Anti-Aliasing, etc.).
• Up to ~4K (1920p) resolution and 32-bit color depth.
• Improved geometry, transformation, and texturing.
• Enhanced alpha transparency.
• Improved game registry settings.
• Bug fixes for animation, video, music, and saving (no more save file corruption).
• Full modern controller support (DualSense, DualShock 4, Xbox Series, Xbox One, Xbox 360, Switch, Logitech F series, and more).

GOG's Dino Crisis 2 Enhancements:

• Full Windows 10 and 11 compatibility.
• English and Japanese localizations.
• Easy difficulty, Dino Colosseum, and Dino Duel modes included.
• Improved DirectX renderer.
• Enhanced rendering options (Windowed Mode, VSync, Gamma Correction, Integer Scaling, Anti-Aliasing, etc.).
• Improved music playback and volume scaling.
• Improved item rendering and fog.
• Improved cartridge box alignment.
• Bug fixes for video playback, task switching, and game exit.
• Full modern controller support (DualSense, DualShock 4, Xbox Series, Xbox One, Xbox 360, Switch, Logitech F series, and more).

GOG also launched its Dreamlist, a community voting system allowing users to suggest games for revival or addition to the platform. These votes help gauge community interest and influence future releases.