Condemned: Criminal Origins Disappears from Stores, Fans Speculate About Upcoming Remaster

One of the most atmospheric horror games of the mid-2000s, Condemned: Criminal Origins, has unexpectedly vanished from digital storefronts. Now, players are speculating whether a remaster is in the works.

As noted by Wario64, the game has disappeared from both Steam and the Xbox Store. Even GOG, where fans could previously purchase this classic title from Monolith, is now devoid of it. The only way left to obtain a copy is to search for a digital key on third-party sites.

The reason for this disappearance remains unclear. However, online fans are already developing theories suggesting that its removal might hint at a possible re-release. Is it merely a coincidence that this occurred just before Halloween, an ideal time for a game exploring dark alleys and brutal murders with rusty pipes?

Those hopeful for a remaster are also recalling a recent interview with the talented team from Nightdive Studios — known for revitalizing classics like System Shock — featuring Jace Hall, one of the founders of Monolith, the studio originally behind Condemned. Many see this coincidence as highly suspicious.

So far, there have been no official statements. SEGA, the game’s original publisher, has remained silent, leaving the fate of the franchise shrouded in mystery. It could be that the game’s removal is simply due to a mundane issue, such as expired rights to some elements of the project. Alternatively, we might be on the brink of a revival for this cult horror title on modern platforms — ideally alongside Condemned 2, which was once an exclusive for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.