Experience the thrilling world of The Thing in a newly remastered gameplay trailer by Nightdive Studios. Originally a cult classic sci-fi horror film directed by John Carpenter in 1982, the game serves as a canonical sequel twenty years later, offering a gripping narrative that continues the story in a third-person shooter format.
Set in an Antarctic outpost, players must band together with their squad to combat menacing alien hordes. Nightdive Studios has announced that The Thing Remastered will be available on PC and various consoles including PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch later this year, promising a release in the coming weeks.
Nightdive Studios is renowned for its faithful remasters of nostalgic retro games, enhancing them with modern upgrades such as 4K resolution, improved visuals, and other enhancements in its KEX engine. The Thing Remastered retains the essence of the original game while adding a fear and trust system that affects NPC interactions based on player decisions.
The remaster has been developed with collaboration from the original team at Computer Artworks, ensuring that the game stays true to its roots while offering a fresh and improved experience. Watch the trailer above for a glimpse into the revitalized world of The Thing Remastered.