Fans sadly never did get that sequel to Computer Artworks and Black Label Games’ The Thing, but we’re getting the next best thing with a remaster of the original game, thanks to Nightdive Studios! Created in collaboration with Universal Products & Experiences, Nightdive Studios will release The Thing: Remastered digitally on PC via Steam, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series, and the Nintendo Switch later this year.
A faithful restoration of the cult-classic 2002 third-person survival horror shooter, Nightdive has upgraded the game for the modern era through its proprietary KEX Engine for play on current-generation gaming devices, including 4K resolution at 120FPS. The Thing: Remastered will also sport updated character models, textures, and animations, with the implementation of advanced 3D rendering for updated lighting and atmospheric effects.
“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.”
Just in case you’ve never played The Thing, the game takes place after the events of the film, where a mysterious shape-shifting alien has wiped out the crew of the U.S. Outpost 31 research facility. You are Captain J.F. Blake, the leader of a United States Army Special Forces rescue team sent to investigate the events that transpired at Outpost 31. You soon find yourself trapped by the elements, as well as open to the risk of infection by the alien.
Blake must keep his squad together to survive by gaining their trust and ensuring that their fear and paranoia don’t get the best of them.