The Thing: Remastered Is the Next Revival From Nightdive Studios | IGN Live 2024
Remember The Thing? Not the cult classic John Carpenter horror movie from 1982, but the video game continuation from 2002? Well, it’s coming back, courtesy of remaster specialist Nightdive Studios.
Announced today at IGN Live, Nightdive, whose revivals of Star Wars: Dark Forces and System Shock have won plaudits from retro video game fans, is now making The Thing: Remastered for PC and consoles in collaboration with Universal Products & Experiences. It’s due out digitally on PC via Steam, PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and S, and Nintendo Switch later in 2024.
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The Thing: Remastered is coming soon to GOG!
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The Thing video game is a third-person survival horror shooter game that continues the story of the Kurt Russell film. Here’s the official blurb:
The remaster is an upgraded version designed to run on current-generation gaming devices (PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X and S) up to a 4K resolution at 120FPS. Nightdive has made improvements to character models, textures, and animations, with the implementation of advanced 3D rendering for updated lighting and atmospheric effects. There are Trophies and Achievements on PC via Steam, PlayStation, and Xbox consoles.
“Many of us at Nightdive Studios are ardent fans of the horror genre, so it’s been an incredible honor to work within the world of the iconic The Thing,” said Larry Kuperman, Nightdive Studios' director of business development.
“The 1982 film is a masterpiece and truly one of the most impactful pieces of art in the horror genre. With The Thing: Remastered, we’re honoring that legacy and Computer Artworks’ incredible game inspired by the story that further expanded the lore.”
It’s a busy time for Nightdive, which released PO'ed Definitive Edition in May. It’s also working on Killing Time: Resurrected, SiN Reloaded, and System Shock 2: Enhanced Edition.
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