The Thing: Remastered Gets Surprise Launch Today After Terrifying New PC Gaming Show Trailer
got a surprise launch today after dropping a brand-new trailer at the PC Gaming Show. A livestream presented by, this was a showcase of some of the most anticipated upcoming games (for PC and other platforms). One great surprise revealed was the sudden release of Nightdive Studios' remaster of, a 2002 survival horror game based on the 1982 film of the same name.
As revealed in a trailer during the PC Gaming Show, is finally available as of today, December 5, 2024. It can currently be purchased, downloaded, and played on Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
This sudden drop fits perfectly with the earlier announced release window of late 2024. It also confirms the quiet announcement, in an post earlier this week, that claimed today would be 's release date. Still, it's a welcome surprise for fans of the game and the original film series alike. But even if it's your first experience with, there are plenty of reasons to check out this unique survival horror game, especially now that it's readily available for modern platforms.
Released in 1982, stars Kurt Russell, Wilford Brimley, and Keith David, and was directed by master of horror John Carpenter (better known for ). It takes place on a remote Antarctic base, where a group of researchers' peaceful seclusion is interrupted by a bloodthirsty alien creature that can imitate other forms of biological matter. Trust between the researchers rapidly deteriorates with deadly consequences in an atmospheric masterwork dripping with tension. It culminates in an ambiguous ending that fans are still arguing about 40 years later.
Although panned in its day, has since been subject to a major critical reckoning, largely focused on its boldly nihilistic tone, unrelentingly suspenseful atmosphere, and viscerally gory practical effects. But that's just the movie — let's talk about the game. Released in 2002, it picks up exactly where the game left off, as a US Army Special Forces squad lands
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