EA revives beloved 90s classic Road Rash after 30 years with huge new upgrades

EA has brought back the beloved 90s classic Road Rash to PC via Steam for its 30th anniversary, complete with some surprising upgrades, including 60fps support. For those of us who grew up gaming in the 90s, there's nothing quite like the nostalgia of knocking rival racers off their bikes.

Road Rash made its debut in 1991 on the SEGA Mega Drive/Genesis before making its way to other platforms, with the PC version arriving in 1996. The series became a fan favourite thanks to its chaotic motorcycle races, combining high speeds, brutal combat, and a fantastic soundtrack.

It truly was a unique racing game for its time, standing out from other racers by letting players attack rivals while avoiding traffic and the police. Now, with Road Rash: 30th Anniversary Edition, EA is giving fans the chance to relive those fond memories with some welcome modern improvements.

Road Rash: 30th Anniversary Edition brings some huge upgrades

As we've already established, Road Rash: 30th Anniversary Edition is not just a straight-up port; it brings some welcome upgrades that arguably make this beloved classic an even better experience. Those 30th anniversary upgrades include:

• 60fps support: Improved performance on modern PCs, with gameplay now running at up to 60fps.
• Original rock soundtrack: The iconic soundtrack returns, featuring bands such as Soundgarden, Monster Magnet and Therapy?. Better still, you can now listen to the music while racing.
• Improved cinematics: EA has restored the original live-action cutscenes from the master tapes, with optional upscaling for sharper visuals.
• Modern controller support: Native support for Xbox and PlayStation controllers, so you won't have to rely on a keyboard.
• Windowed mode: You can now play Road Rash in a window rather than being restricted to full-screen.
• Cloud saves: Save your progress to the cloud, making it easier to pick up where you left off on another PC.

Right now, Road Rash: 30th Anniversary Edition has a 50 percent launch discount, bringing the price down to $4.99/£4.49, from $9.99/£8.99. However, this discount ends on November 19, 2026.

EA brings back six more beloved classics from the 90s

If you want a heavier dose of 90s nostalgia, then you'll be pleased to know that EA has also revived these beloved classics:

• Wing Commander – 35th Anniversary Edition (1990)
• Wing Commander II: Vengeance of the Kilrathi – 35th Anniversary Edition (1991)
• Wing Commander III: Heart of the Tiger – 30th Anniversary Edition (1994)
• Wing Commander IV: The Price of Freedom – 30th Anniversary Edition (1996)
• Privateer 2: The Darkening – 30th Anniversary Edition (1996)
• Wing Commander Prophecy – 30th Anniversary Edition (1997)

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What other classic EA games could make a comeback?

EA hasn't officially confirmed whether it will be reviving any more classic games beyond those already announced.

However, in its social media post and on its website, the company revealed that it has digitised a whopping 2,500 hours of lost footage and worked with community modders to help restore some of its beloved classics.

So, who knows what other forgotten gems EA might have tucked away in its archives? Here's our personal wishlist of what we'd like to see next:

• FIFA: International Soccer (1993)
• Need for Speed III: Hot Pursuit (1998)
• Future Cop: LAPD (1998)
• Need for Speed: High Stakes (1999)
• Black & White (2001)
• The Simpsons: Road Rage (2001)
• Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2 (2002)
• Need for Speed Underground (2003)
• The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
• Need for Speed Underground 2 (2004)
• Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2005)

We'll keep you updated if and when Electronic Arts announces further releases from its classics library.