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F.E.A.R. expands, Extracts

Extraction Point announced as first expansion to Monolith's PC shooter; TimeGate takes over development of fall release.

Throw the whole "There's nothing to fear but F.E.A.R. itself" quote out the window. In addition to the recently announced Xbox 360 version of F.E.A.R., Sierra Entertainment today announced something else that gamers can be scared of. F.E.A.R., one of the top PC shooters from 2005, is getting its first expansion pack.

Titled F.E.A.R. Extraction Point, the expansion "kicks off where the original game ended" and will be released this fall. Those attending the Electronic Entertainment Expo will be among the first to check out what lies in store, which will include new locations, weapons, and enemies, as well as a few familiar faces from the original.

The announcement of the expansion poses a few questions about the direction of the franchise. Monolith Productions, which owns the rights to the intellectual property and characters, was purchased by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and has already announced it is working on new F.E.A.R. sequels. However, Vivendi Games, parent company of Sierra, owns the name F.E.A.R.

A rep from Vivendi Games gave GameSpot News the scoop to clear up any confusion that may remain. The expansion is part of the original agreement between Monolith and VG, and Monolith is working very closely with new developer TimeGate Studios (Kohan, Axis & Allies) to ensure the add-on is consistent with the direction of the series. The story of the expansion has been approved by Monolith and could possibly be the link between WB's full-blown F.E.A.R. sequel.

Vivendi and Monolith are continuing to work together to support F.E.A.R. and will release the version 1.5 patch, with new multiplayer modes, soon.

For more on the F.E.A.R. universe, read GameSpot's review of the original.

43 Comments

  • Tybolt

    Posted May 7, 2006 11:02 am GMT

    yes something i can wait for for the next few months, i just loved the first game.

    The sound, graphics gameplay, The hole thing was just... wow.

    And now there is a nother one,

    But it is not from the same ppl that did the first one,
    That fact could be a bad minus

  • sabru8

    Posted May 6, 2006 10:54 am GMT

    cool...awesome game.

  • swmeek

    Posted May 6, 2006 10:42 am GMT

    maybe we'll finally learn what happened to Jankowski ! i hope this is as good as the first game and not just a ripoff by using the F.E.A.R. name!!

  • Fallout_red

    Posted May 6, 2006 8:14 am GMT

    F.E.A.R is B.A.C.K. Kan't wait

  • Nico4

    Posted May 6, 2006 1:03 am GMT

    Cool!

  • Simfanatic16

    Posted May 5, 2006 11:10 pm GMT

    this is one of the best announcements ive read in months. I bought fear at launch and loved it to death, now the ending wont haunt me anymore lol jk. Its really awesome to see monolith expanding on a great franchise

  • imprezawrx500

    Posted May 5, 2006 10:38 pm GMT

    VFG you could never fear on PS2 or Xbox with out major compromises as they aren't pwerful enough.

  • arsefacex

    Posted May 5, 2006 9:44 pm GMT

    I CAN'T WAIT! I loved F.E.A.R.!!! It was THE best fps in my opinion. The anticipation is insane! AHHHHHHH!

  • Falconx0101

    Posted May 5, 2006 8:57 pm GMT

    More Alma? I'm in!

  • VFG

    Posted May 5, 2006 8:34 pm GMT

    Just had to skip regular Xbox and PS2, huh?

  • Kravyn81

    Posted May 5, 2006 7:15 pm GMT

    Sweet. I love this game. Glad to hear there will be an expansion.

  • Matt7895

    Posted May 5, 2006 3:43 pm GMT

    Great news.

    F.E.A.R. was a superb game.

    Let's hope the story in the Expansion will be just as long and brilliant.

  • Big_T-Mac

    Posted May 5, 2006 2:54 pm GMT

    i just hope the mp content gets added to the 360 ver.

  • DrinkDuff

    Posted May 5, 2006 2:36 pm GMT

    That's relief! I had a feeling that they were continuing the story in a sequel, especially after the somewhat aggrevating climactic ending.

  • Tomtomtom1990

    Posted May 5, 2006 2:35 pm GMT

    I dunno. I third party cranking out an expansion pack? Seems to me like they're just trying to cash in on the success of an extremely popular game. It'll be a nice extra for 360 owners, though.

  • Flat_Line_____

    Posted May 5, 2006 2:11 pm GMT

    Who sees the expack coming in the form of a marketplace download?

  • HalfLifer248

    Posted May 5, 2006 2:02 pm GMT

    They'll add the Expansion. They said it them selves "new single player content"

  • sharder1234

    Posted May 5, 2006 1:54 pm GMT

    Begging for more ports, I see.....

  • jacques117

    Posted May 5, 2006 1:52 pm GMT

    Nice, I can't wait until it comes to the 360

  • GTJimmy

    Posted May 5, 2006 1:43 pm GMT

    gos i live taht game

  • Konfusion

    Posted May 5, 2006 1:42 pm GMT

    Must... go back... Alma... seriously, the end was great, but I REALLY wanted more, so this is beautiful news.

  • kaboombo

    Posted May 5, 2006 1:39 pm GMT

    F.E.A.R was genius but it could have used a few more gaming elements

  • mr_montoya85

    Posted May 5, 2006 1:39 pm GMT

    "Hopefully the expansion will make it into the 360 version too. " - GreenHornet00. I doubt it. lol

  • neutralx2

    Posted May 5, 2006 1:38 pm GMT

    Hopefully they get some better level designers this time around.

  • burnteyeball

    Posted May 5, 2006 1:08 pm GMT

    after she came aboard the helicopter i was like, " Holy bannana holder's batman!" can't wait to see what happens next.

  • paradyme777

    Posted May 5, 2006 1:02 pm GMT

    Right when the Xbox 360 will be getting the original you all will be getting your sequel. Pretty nifty.

  • NeoJedi

    Posted May 5, 2006 12:53 pm GMT

    Excellent! F.E.A.R. was the best game last year, hands down.

  • nuttysack

    Posted May 5, 2006 12:50 pm GMT

    Hope they incorperate Co-op, nothing better than kicking butt with friends, I do understand it would be hard considering all the scare moments wouldn't work, unless it cut out and both players could see it, who knows just hoping=)

  • blackIceJoe

    Posted May 5, 2006 12:49 pm GMT

    I wonder if this will be added to the 360 one.

    I hope that some day the PS3 could see this game.

  • SoralinkGS

    Posted May 5, 2006 12:46 pm GMT

    sounds cool

  • ZeroGravX

    Posted May 5, 2006 12:43 pm GMT

    Woohoo!

  • cqdemal

    Posted May 5, 2006 12:39 pm GMT

    Best thing I've heard this week.

  • balindos

    Posted May 5, 2006 12:35 pm GMT

    Havent played this game yet cause I dont play PC games, but when it comes out on the 360 I will definately pick this up. I love Condemned that game was awesome and the graphics are good too. Hopefully the expansion come free on the 360 but I doubt it.

  • doomed51

    Posted May 5, 2006 12:33 pm GMT

    omg that sounds freakin awesome, the ending will be a perfect beginning!!!! cant wait for some previews!!!

  • SuperSaiyan4542

    Posted May 5, 2006 12:30 pm GMT

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  • SuperSaiyan4542

    Posted May 5, 2006 12:29 pm GMT

    nice, i hope they do a FARCRY: IP thing, i.e port to the 360 with the expansion

  • trj156

    Posted May 5, 2006 12:26 pm GMT

    @ greenhornet,
    the xbox 360 version should rule. as long as the controls are precision tuned and the graphics run at 60 fps.

  • Foolio1

    Posted May 5, 2006 12:19 pm GMT

    Awesome annoucement! I love F.E.A.R.!!

  • Spartan4001

    Posted May 5, 2006 12:15 pm GMT

    Hope this is included in the 360 version

  • Schillinger

    Posted May 5, 2006 12:08 pm GMT

    This is great, I hope they can add to what was already a brilliant game.

  • GreenHornet00

    Posted May 5, 2006 12:07 pm GMT

    Hopefully the expansion will make it into the 360 version too.

  • AYANE69

    Posted May 5, 2006 12:07 pm GMT

    awesome, i haven`t finished the first yet!!

  • pawabeer

    Posted May 5, 2006 12:05 pm GMT

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