GOG Revives Dino Crisis 1 and 2 for PC Gamers

Dino Crisis and Dino Crisis 2 are making a dramatic comeback with brand-new PC re-releases via GOG.

The beloved PlayStation survival horror titles—long cherished by fans of the genre—are now available on GOG, part of the platform’s Preservation Program. This means both games are offered completely DRM-free, preserving their original content while ensuring they run smoothly on modern systems.

Originally launched for the PlayStation in 1999 and 2000 respectively, Dino Crisis and its sequel captured players' imaginations with their tense gameplay and dinosaur-infested environments. The series later expanded with Dino Crisis 3, which debuted as an Xbox exclusive in 2003. Since then, however, the franchise has remained dormant.

Despite growing fan demand for a revival—whether through a full reboot or high-definition remake—Capcom appears to have moved on. Its 2022 release of Exoprimal, a multiplayer action title featuring dinosaurs, was widely interpreted as signaling the end of any potential return for Dino Crisis. Further dampening hopes, series creator Shinji Mikami noted that Capcom’s focus on Monster Hunter leaves little room for revisiting older franchises.

For years, the PC versions of the first two Dino Crisis games were notoriously difficult to find and even harder to get working properly on modern hardware. Thanks to GOG's efforts, these obstacles are now gone.

“Thanks to the tremendous efforts of Capcom and GOG, Regina’s iconic line, 'You’re extinct!' no longer applies to the game itself,” GOG stated. “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.”

What to Expect from Dino Crisis on GOG:

• Full compatibility with Windows 10 and Windows 11
• Includes all 6 language versions (English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Japanese)
• Original, Arrange, and Operation Wipe Out modes included
• Enhanced DirectX-based renderer
• New rendering features including Windowed Mode, Vertical Sync control, Gamma Correction, Integer Scaling, Anti-Aliasing, and more
• Resolution support up to ~4K (1920p), with color depth upgraded to 32-bit
• Improved geometry processing for stable transformations and textures
• Enhanced alpha transparency handling
• Optimized registry settings for better stability
• Seamless playback of animations, videos, and music
• Fixed save system—no more corruption from dropped weapons
• Full support for modern controllers (Sony DualSense/DualShock 4, Xbox Series/Xbox One/Xbox 360, Nintendo Switch, Logitech F-series, and more), including wireless connectivity and customizable button mapping

What to Expect from Dino Crisis 2 on GOG:

• Full compatibility with Windows 10 and Windows 11
• Includes English and Japanese language options
• Features Easy difficulty mode, Dino Colosseum, and Dino Duel
• Enhanced DirectX-based renderer
• Additional rendering controls: Windowed Mode, Vertical Sync, Gamma Correction, Integer Scaling, and Anti-Aliasing
• Improved music playback and volume balancing
• Enhanced item visuals and fog effects
• Better-aligned inventory box layout
• Smooth video playback and task switching
• Reliable exit behavior and controller support across major platforms, including wireless functionality

GOG has also introduced its Dreamlist initiative, a community-driven feature that allows users to vote for games they’d like to see preserved or added to the platform. These votes help demonstrate fan interest to rights holders and may lead to future releases of long-lost titles.