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Sega Dreamcast continues to receive new games 25 years after discontinuation
Key points
- Dreamcast was discontinued by Sega in March 2001.
- Hackers found the console suitable for homebrew games.
- New survival-horror game "White Creek" is in development for Dreamcast.
- Dreamcast was the first console with a built-in modem.
Dreamcast's Legacy
Sega's Dreamcast console, released globally in 1999, was the company's final entry into the console market. It featured 3D graphics, online play, and a modular controller, introducing titles like SoulCalibur and Sonic Adventure. The console was also the first to include a modem, enabling online services such as leaderboards and multiplayer experiences.
Discontinuation and Community Revival
Sega discontinued the Dreamcast in March 2001, following the success of Sony's PlayStation 2. Despite its official end, the console gained a second life through a community of hackers and independent developers. Its GD-ROM format was bypassed to allow booting from standard CDs, and its rudimentary online capabilities, not tied to critical network functions, prevented Sega from remotely disabling systems.
New Game Development
More than two decades after its discontinuation, indie developers continue to build new games for the Dreamcast. A recent example is "White Creek," a survival-horror game from Story Bird Studios and publisher PixelHeart, revealed on Kickstarter in June. The game, starring exorcist Alicia Morelli, is intended for the Dreamcast, though it will also be available on Steam.
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Reporting from
Independent developers are still creating and releasing new games for Sega's Dreamcast console, which was discontinued in 2001. This ongoing development is possible due to the console's open architecture and early online capabilities, allowing a community to sustain its lifespan.