The first-person shooter horror video game F.E.A.R. (First Encounter Assault Recon) was released by Monolith Productions and published by Sierra Entertainment.
Monolith Productions officially announced F.E.A.R., drawing attention for its mix of horror and action elements using Unreal Engine 3 technology.
The first expansion pack for F.E.A.R., Extraction Point, was released, continuing the story after the events of the original game.
The third installment in the F.E.A.R. series was released, expanding further on the story and gameplay mechanics.