Summary
Capcom’sDino Crisisis now available for PS5, but the classic title is locked behind a PlayStation Plus Premium subscription. Fans have asked for theDino Crisisseries to make a comeback for years, but the community is understandably disappointed by this odd decision.
Created by Shinji Mikami, the mastermind behind theResident Evilseries,Dino Crisiswas first released for the PlayStation in 1999. The survival horror game spawned three sequels, the most recent of which was released for the Xbox in 2003. Over two decades later, the series has retained a dedicated fanbase, with Capcom admitting thatDino Crisisis one of its most requested games. While a new title in the franchise doesn’t seem to be in the works, players were thrilled to hear that the original game would be making its way to the PlayStation 5. Unfortunately, its release isn’t what many players expected.
On October 15,Dino Crisismade its debut on PS4 and PS5, but unfortunately, the title is only available to those with aPlayStation Plus Premium subscription. This is the service’s highest tier, costing $159.99 a year. No separate purchase is available, and while many believeDino Crisiswill eventually be released on its own, many fans are venting their frustration on social media in the meantime, begging Capcom to “sell their dang games.” Adding insult to injury, the game was also released with no trophy support.
Dino Crisis is Locked Behind a PlayStation Plus Premium Subscription on PS4 and PS5
In an August interview, Mikami shared thatMonster Hunterwas preventing aDino Crisisrevival. According to theDino Crisiscreator, the massive global success ofMonster Hunter Worldin 2018 andMonster Hunter Risein 2021 served to corner the market when it comes to dinosaur-like creatures in games. Fans disagree, however, as the gameplay found inDino Crisisis entirely different and more in line with a classic survival horror romp. The title’s dedicated fanbase continues to hold out hope for a reboot or remake, though many would be happy to have the opportunity to buyDino Crisison PS4 or PS5 outright for a start.
AlongsideDino Crisis, theOctober 2024 PlayStation Plus Premium lineupof new games includesSiren,R-Type Dimensions EX, andThe Last Clockwinderon PS VR2. The excitement surrounding the addition of the 2003 PS2 horror titleSirenproves that the survival horror genre is far from dead, with fans clamoring for more unique games in the genre. If the demand for moreDino Crisiscontinues to amplify, Capcom may have no choice but to listen.
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A covert mission to investigate an isolated research facility goes awry when a world-renowned scientist is found alive three years after his reported death. Shockingly, he’s not the only thing back from the grave. Experience the thrill of survival against prehistoric threats in this horror classic!
