EA Producer Announces Wing Commander 3 Remaster At Portland Retro Gaming Expo
EA producer Jim Vessella announced a 30th Anniversary Edition of Wing Commander III: Heart of the Tiger at the Portland Retro Gaming Expo. The remaster is possible after the company discovered original FMV source tapes in its archives. The update will feature restored live-action sequences featuring Mark Hamill, AI upscaled FMV, and support for 60fps and controllers. The game is planned for release on Steam, GOG, and the EA app, though a specific release date has not been provided.
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- ✓ EA producer Jim Vessella announced the Wing Commander III 30th Anniversary Edition at the Portland Retro Gaming Expo.
- ✓ The remaster is based on original FMV source tapes discovered in EA archives.
- ✓ The project includes restored cutscenes featuring Mark Hamill.
- ✓ The game is planned for release on Steam, GOG, and the EA app.
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EA producer Jim Vessella revealed the 30th Anniversary Edition at the Portland Retro Gaming Expo following the discovery of original master tapes.
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EA Announces Wing Commander III 30th Anniversary Edition Remaster
EA producer Jim Vessella announced a 30th Anniversary Edition of Wing Commander III: Heart of the Tiger at the Portland Retro Gaming Expo. The remaster is possible after the company discovered original FMV source tapes in its archives. The update will feature restored live-action sequences featuring Mark Hamill, AI upscaled FMV, and support for 60fps and controllers. The game is planned for release on Steam, GOG, and the EA app, though a specific release date has not been provided.
Why it matters
Wing Commander III is a classic 1990s space simulation game known for its extensive use of full-motion video. The series was a cornerstone of early PC gaming and remained dormant for years. This revival is part of a broader return for influential 90s titles including Ultima.
What is confirmed
- EA producer Jim Vessella announced the Wing Commander III 30th Anniversary Edition at the Portland Retro Gaming Expo.
- The remaster is based on original FMV source tapes discovered in EA archives.
- The project includes restored cutscenes featuring Mark Hamill.
- The game is planned for release on Steam, GOG, and the EA app.
Still unconfirmed
- The remaster will support 60fps and controller input.
- The project will utilize AI upscaled FMV.
- EA found 600 original FMV tapes.
What to watch next
- Official release date announcement
- Confirmation of technical specifications like 60fps and AI upscaling
- Details on the reported revival of the Ultima series
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