The Witchaven Series Bids Farewell to Digital Stores
The Witchaven series may not be one of the brightest names among first-person action games of the 90s, but it holds a special place in gaming history. Developed by Capstone, these dark fantasy titles took players into dangerous dungeons filled with goblins, witches, and all sorts of creatures. Now, Witchaven is nearing the end of its journey in digital stores, and the series will be removed from sale soon.
Witchaven Series to be Removed on June 15th
According to a statement from publisher SNEG, Witchaven and Witchaven 2 will be removed from digital stores as of June 15th. It is not clear whether this decision is due to the expiration of the license or possible future remaster plans. Therefore, it is difficult to say for sure at the moment, but time is running out for players who want to add the series to their collection.
Witchaven combined the classic FPS structure with a melee-heavy fantasy atmosphere. Players fought enemies with weapons like swords, axes, and the Morning Star, as well as some magic. However, like many melee-focused first-person games of the era, the sense of distance, controls, and hits weren’t always smooth. Nevertheless, this sluggishness seems like part of the game’s old-school feel today.
What truly makes the series significant is its technical history. Witchaven is known as the first game to legally use the Build Engine. This engine would later power cult titles like Duke Nukem 3D, Blood, PowerSlave, and Shadow Warrior. Therefore, despite its flaws, Witchaven deserves to be remembered as one of the important cornerstones behind the scenes of FPS history.
Before its removal, both games were on sale with significant discounts on Steam and GOG. It was reported that the bundle was offered at an 89% discount on Steam and a 90% discount on GOG. Witchaven may not be a smooth classic that appeals to everyone, but for those curious about the experimental FPS era of the 90s, it looks like a piece worth checking out before it disappears from digital shelves.
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