Update #2 []: Unfortunately, those of you in Europe waiting for The Thing: Remastered to drop on the eShop, you'll have to wait a little longer.
In a press release, Nightdive Studio stated "Due to unforeseen circumstances, The Thing: Remastered will launch on the European Nintendo eShop later this month."
Hopefully it'll only be a few days, but keep an eye out for more announcements. We'll be sure to let you know when the game is out in Europe.
Update #1 []: Well, would you look at that - The Thing: Remastered is out right now!
Nightdive Studio's latest remaster of the 2002 PS2, PC, and Xbox survival horror shooter is available for USD $29.99 on the US eShop. We'll update you as soon as the EU eShop page goes live.
According to an interview published on Xbox Wire today, art lead Josh Welsh says that this is the "most ambitious remaster to date" for the studio, and that has us pretty excited.
Here's a rundown of the game from the eShop listing:
The 2002 third-person survival horror shooter that serves as a sequel to the genre-defining 1982 film is back, remastered by Nightdive Studios to bring this innovative blend of fast paced squad action meets survival horror to the modern era. Including Antialiasing, Per Pixel Lighting, 4K Resolution and up to 144 FPS.
Where the movie ended, the true terror begins.
You are Cpt J.F. Blake, leader of a U.S. Special Forces rescue team sent to investigate the blood-curdling events and enigmatic deaths of the American scientific team that transpired at the Outpost 31 research facility located in the frozen wastelands of Antarctica. Within these inhospitable surroundings your team encounters a strange shape-shifting alien life-form that assumes the appearance of people that it kills. Trapped by the elements and infected by this horrific entity, using all your team members is critical if you hope to accomplish your objectives, let alone survive. If you only knew which ones were still human…
The Thing: Remastered Key Features:
• In 20 frightening levels, lead your team against terrifying monsters, from the scuttling head-spiders and human-like walkers to gigantic multi-tentacled beasts.
• Advanced trust/fear interface adds a new level of interaction – How you influence your teams psychological state determines whether or not they will co-operate with you.
• Experience brand new dynamic lighting, specular mapping, shadows, depth of field complemented by improved models, textures and environments to create a deep level of immersion.
• Use awesome firepower like machine guns, explosives and flamethrowers to torch your enemies.
• Brand new Achievements.
• Quality of Life gameplay enhancements to improve your experience.
• Choose multiple paths to solve problems that lie ahead and accomplish goals.
Original Story: Nightdive Studios' The Thing: Remastered has been sitting on a 2024 release date for a while now, and while a post from the developer yesterday confirmed that it will definitely be coming in December (it is the last month of the year, after all), an Xbox Wire line-up might have given us an even more specific date (thanks to our pals at Pure Xbox for the heads up).
Titled 'Next Week on Xbox: New Games for December 2 to 6', the Xbox Wire post lists Nightdive's remaster with a 5th December release date for Microsoft's latest consoles and Game Pass. Now, this is yet to be confirmed by the developer and there's obviously no guarantee that the Switch version will arrive on the same day, but this certainly seems like a real possibility.
Quiet announcements like this aren't all that rare an occurrence these days, with releases split between different platforms. So, while we're slightly surprised that we haven't seen a "The Thing: Remastered comes to consoles on 5th December" post, there's every chance that a not-so-shadowy shadow drop is planned for tomorrow.
That said, we're not about to completely defrost our horror excitement just yet — as we say, the Switch version might not land on the same day. But December is in full swing now, so there are only so many days left before we get to go hands-on with this one, all the same.
Before that happens, however, why not catch up on everything that has gone into the making of the game? Earlier this year, we sat down with some members of the Nightdive team to discuss remasters, Switch performance and all things horror. You can find the full interview below.
Are you hopeful that The Thing: Remastered will come our way tomorrow? Let us know in the comments.
[source news.xbox.com, via purexbox.com]
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Fingers crossed it will come out also on Switch on the same date or at least not long after for those interested in this!
Just watched the movie for Halloween, loved it! They really recreated these scenes perfectly! Looks interesting! 🤎
Yes please!! Cannot wait 🤞 🙏
Just woke up to the first blizzard of the year in my area, so it would be pretty excellent timing if it dropped on Switch this week!
Been wanting to play this ever since watching Jerma's stream of it a long time ago! XD Absolutely picking this one up, especially now that the weather (where I live) adds to the OG movie's vibe.
Really looking forward to this, love the 1982 movie and never had a chance to play this, the only other The Thing material I got to enjoy were the comics
I've been holding out hope for a remaster of this for years! I absolutely loved my time with this when I was a wee lad
Where's our damn physical version?? 💿🧐
RIP Doctor Blair
Is there going to be a physical version?
Not interested in digital.
I’ll wait until a few reviews are released for it. As excited I am for this game, I want to see if they polished it up enough to make it as playable and enjoyable as possible for modern playthroughs.
There's just too many darn games coming out, I can barely keep up. Looking for a NL review for this, hope it's a winner
1: is this an online game?
2: will it be getting a physical release?
It's not on the UK eShop, not even via search.
Edit: Ah, just saw the article update. If they can't release a digital game worldwide simultaneously in 2024 I'll buy something else instead
They've said on Twitter it isn't coming to Europe until December 30th lol. I'll definitely pass.
Why Europe should have to wait for the Trump infested wasteland to get everything first is beyond me.
@Dee123 my sentiments exactly.
Speculating here. The EU delay could be due to pending age ratings in Germany. Same situation as Dying Light, which isn't available on the EU e-shop, because, in Germany, it's age-restricted. Since Nintendo cannot guarantee that a buyer is, indeed, at least 18 years of age, they don't carry it at all.
If it's 30€ I'll wait for a discount. I have my eyes on the S.T.A.L.K.E.R series right now but the price for the bundle is a bit steep for me right now.
@Spider-Kev 1. Not an online game. Single player survival horror.
2. Currently digital only, but Nightdive has teamed up with LRG for physical releases of their games so there's a solid possibility it will get a physical release at some point in 2025
@crazytoledo
Thanks!
IT IS OUT IN THE EU NOW! a day later but you'll find it via the store on the switch (currently not in a desktop browser if you are checking there)
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