Capcom has quietly updated Lost Planet 2, removing support for Games for Windows Live (GFWL). This change has effectively shut down the game’s online multiplayer and erased existing save data, leaving fans stunned—especially since Lost Planet 2 heavily relies on cooperative online gameplay.
The Impact on Gameplay and Player Reactions
Lost Planet 2, originally released in 2010, was known for its multiplayer focus. While the game had its flaws, particularly in single-player mode, its co-op experience was often cited as its main appeal. One player pointed out that the series’ core attraction is co-op play, suggesting that without online functionality, the game loses much of its value. Another fan expressed disbelief that Capcom would remove online features from a game designed primarily for cooperative multiplayer.
What Was Games for Windows Live?
GFWL was Microsoft’s online gaming platform that offered features like achievements, online matchmaking, and cross-platform play. However, the service has been deprecated for years, causing many older games to suffer from connectivity issues or require developers to update their titles. In Lost Planet 2’s case, the removal of GFWL support has left the multiplayer mode inaccessible.
Current Availability and Capcom’s Response
Lost Planet 2 is no longer available for purchase on Steam. Capcom has posted a notice on the game’s store page acknowledging installation problems linked to GFWL and has temporarily disabled sales while investigating the issue. This move aims to prevent new players from encountering the same problems.
Other Capcom titles, such as Street Fighter x Tekken and Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City, have also been affected by the removal of GFWL, with similar warnings appearing on their Steam pages. Some fans remain hopeful that Capcom will replace GFWL functionality with Steamworks multiplayer, as was done previously with the Resident Evil series.
Looking Ahead
Capcom has been contacted for an official statement regarding the situation. Until then, Lost Planet 2’s online co-op remains unavailable, marking a significant loss for fans of the game’s multiplayer experience.