GOG Revives Dino Crisis 1 and 2 for PC Gamers

The cult classic survival horror games, *Dino Crisis* and *Dino Crisis 2*, have been resurrected on PC through GOG, a platform owned by CD Projekt. These re-releases are part of GOG's Preservation Program, ensuring that both titles are available DRM-free and with their original content intact. Originally launched by Capcom for the PlayStation in 1999 and 2000 respectively, these games have been a nostalgic touchstone for many fans. While *Dino Crisis 3* made an appearance on the original Xbox in 2003, the series has remained dormant since, leaving fans yearning for more.

Despite periodic calls for a new entry or an HD remake, Capcom has shown little interest in reviving the series. The announcement of *Exoprimal* in 2022, a multiplayer action game featuring dinosaurs, seemed to dash hopes for a *Dino Crisis* revival. Furthermore, *Dino Crisis* creator Shinji Mikami commented last August that the success of Capcom's *Monster Hunter* franchise might be overshadowing potential plans for a *Dino Crisis* reboot or remake.

The PC ports of the first two *Dino Crisis* games were previously challenging to find and run on modern systems, making GOG's efforts particularly welcome. GOG celebrated the release, stating, "Thanks to the tremendous efforts of Capcom and GOG, Regina’s iconic line, 'You’re extinct!' no longer applies to the game itself. The timeless thriller that defined a generation of gamers is made to last forever, enhanced for today’s systems, featuring all the original content you loved with numerous improvements."

Dino Crisis PC: What to Expect with GOG's Version of the Game

• Full compatibility with Windows 10 and Windows 11
• All 6 localizations of the game included (English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, and Japanese)
• Original, Arrange, and Operation Wipe Out modes included
• Improved DirectX game renderer
• New rendering options (Windowed Mode, Vertical Synchronization Control, Gamma Correction, Integer Scaling, Anti-Aliasing, and more)
• Increased rendering resolution to ~4K (1920p) and color depth to 32-bit
• Improved geometry calculation, more stable transformation and texturing
• Improved alpha transparency
• Improved game registry settings
• Issue-free animation, video, and music playback
• Issue-free saving (the game no longer corrupts save files after leaving dropped weapons)
• Full support for modern controllers (Sony DualSense, Sony DualShock4, Microsoft Xbox Series, Microsoft Xbox One, Microsoft Xbox 360, Nintendo Switch, Logitech F series and many more) with optimal button binding regardless of the hardware, hotplugging, and wireless mode

Dino Crisis 2 PC: What to Expect with GOG's Version of the Game

• Full compatibility with Windows 10 and Windows 11
• All 2 localizations of the game included (English, Japanese)
• Easy difficulty, Dino Colosseum, and Dino Duel included
• Improved DirectX game renderer
• New rendering options (Windowed Mode, Vertical Synchronization Control, Gamma Correction, Integer Scaling, Anti-Aliasing, and more)
• Improved music playback and volume scaling
• Improved item rendering and fogging
• Improved cartridge boxes alignment
• Issue-free video playback, task switching, and game exit
• Full support for modern controllers (Sony DualSense, Sony DualShock4, Microsoft Xbox Series, Microsoft Xbox One, Microsoft Xbox 360, Nintendo Switch, Logitech F series and many more) with optimal button binding regardless of the hardware and wireless mode

In addition to these re-releases, GOG has launched its Dreamlist, a community-driven tool where users can vote for games they wish to see revived or added to the platform. These votes help GOG gauge community interest and communicate this to IP owners, potentially bringing more beloved titles back to life on their platform.