Monolith Productions, the developer behind F.E.A.R. Perseus Mandate, is founded, beginning its career in game development.
The original F.E.A.R. (First Encounter Assault Recon) game, which F.E.A.R. Perseus Mandate expands upon, is released, establishing the franchise.
F.E.A.R. Perseus Mandate, a stand-alone expansion for the original F.E.A.R. game, is released.