After almost three decades away from current digital stores, Ecstatica and Ecstatica II return to PC on Monday, October 26, 2026, for Steam and GOG. The restoration comes from publisher SNEG, in partnership with Andrew Spencer Studios, the studio behind the original series.
The first game, released in 1994, is a third-person survival horror adventure with fixed cameras and an emphasis on exploration and puzzles. The 1997 sequel shifts the focus to action in a dark fantasy world, with more combat, potions and spells.
One of the series’ most distinctive traits is its use of ellipsoids instead of the polygons common at the time, giving its characters a more organic and unusual look. The new versions keep that identity and add modern features.
What changes in the new versions
According to the reports announcing the re-release, the PC editions include full controller support, Steam achievements, cloud saves and Steam Deck compatibility. Players can also switch between graphics modes, from the original look to modern resolutions, and try the versions with free demos on Steam.
Price and availability
Each game costs US$14.99, and the bundle with both costs US$19.99. The launch arrives in time for Halloween, when horror games usually gain prominence in stores.
For newcomers, the return is a way to discover two curious pieces of PC gaming history without relying on the original hardware and systems. For players from the time, it is a chance to revisit them on current systems.
Image credit: Ecstatica image released by Andrew Spencer Studios, reproduced by Time Extension.
Sources: GameRant; The Otaku Authority; Time Extension.
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