Summary
- Despite Monolith Productions’ closure, GOG is doing its best to preserve its catalog of classic titles.
- In an announcement, F.E.A.R. Platinum has been added to its Preservation Program, helping ensure that future generations can play the classic FPS.
- Elsewhere, Silent Hill 4: The Room was also added, along with other titles, including Fallout 2 and the original Deus Ex.
Nearly one month ago, Warner Bros. announced that not only had its Wonder Woman game been canceled, but the studio behind it, Monolith Productions, would also be shuttered. It was one of two sweeping moves, including the shutting down of MultiVersus devs, Player First Games and WB San Diego.
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The move put an end to Monolith’s existence after 31 years of game development, though it was later reported that much of the studio’s leadership had been “eviscerated” by the time Wonder Woman was announced. Still, Monolith left behind a trail of inventive games, including the Middle Earth duology, as well as the popular first-person shooter, F.E.A.R.
To celebrate that legacy, and to ensure that its games can stand the test of time, GOG has revealed that it is bringing F.E.A.R. Platinum to its Preservation Program.
“We are proud to honor their legacy,” the announcement video host said.
The move is “in honor of Monolith Productions’ cultural heritage,” and the game is already available and at a discounted rate, too.
Silent Hill 4 Has Also Been Preserved
Beyond making sure that F.E.A.R. can be playable by future generations, Silent HIll 4: The Room has also received the same treatment. The game boasts “confirmed stability,” as well as cut content that was never made available on PC.
Elsewhere, the Tomb Raider Legend trilogy (Underworld, Anniversary and Legend) has also been preserved, as has the original Deus Ex in its Game of the Year edition and Alone in the Dark 1-3. Oh, and a little game called Fallout 2.
The addition of F.E.A.R. makes good on a promise to preserve as much of Monolith’s catalog as possible following the studio’s closure. In the video announcement, it was noted that future Monolith games will join the program in the future, meaning a reality where all three F.E.A.R. games are preserved isn’t too farfetched.
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