(PR) Today, through the PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted livestream, Nightdive Studios — renowned video game remaster developer and subsidiary of Atari, one in all the world’s most iconic consumer brands and interactive entertainment producers — announced the immediate digital release of The Thing: Remastered on Windows PC, PlayStation 4|5, Xbox One and Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and the sport’s availability to stream within the cloud for NVIDIA GeForce NOW members.
Created in collaboration with Universal Products & Experiences, The Thing: Remastered is a faithful HD restoration of the cult-classic 2002 third-person survival horror shooter game inspired by Universal Pictures’ genre-defining 1982 film, The Thing.
Where the film ends, a brand new terror begins.
Nightdive Studios, with Universal Products & Experiences, has upgraded this horrifying classic for the fashionable era through its proprietary KEX Engine for play on current-generation gaming devices as much as a 4K resolution at 120FPS. Improvements to character models, textures, and animations have been hand-crafted by Nightdive Studios, with the implementation of advanced 3D rendering for updated lighting and atmospheric effects. The result’s a suspenseful and disgustingly detailed remaster that reanimates the thrilling game for contemporary audiences.
“In keeping true to the spirit of probably the most iconic alien organisms in popular culture, The Thing: Remastered has emerged if you’d have least expected it,” said Larry Kuperman, Nightdive Studios’ Director of Business Development. “For the entire Nightdive crew, it has been an honor working with Universal and members of the unique development team to not only remaster The Thing video game but deliver on the unique vision for the sport. We hope fans worldwide enjoy their return to Outpost #31.”
Within the frozen arctic tundra, a mysterious shape-shifting alien has worn out the crew of the U.S. Outpost #31 research facility. In The Thing: Remastered, players step into the boots of Captain J.F. Blake, the leader of a United States Army Special Forces rescue team sent to research the blood-curdling events that transpired in the unique The Thing film. Trapped by the weather and vulnerable to infection by a horrific entity, Blake must keep his squad together to survive by gaining their trust and ensuring that their fear and paranoia don’t get one of the best of them… or himself.
The Thing: Remastered Key Features:
- Return to U.S. Outpost #31: Proceed the story of The Thing and face off against terrifying monsters, from scuttling head-spiders and human-like walkers to gigantic multi-tentacled level bosses
- Who Goes There?: Command a squad of as much as 4 NPCs from Soldier, Medic, and Engineer character classes through the sport’s 11 frightening levels
- The Warmest Place to Hide: Someone in your squad is probably not who they seem like. The form-shifting alien hides inside an imitation, so keep a watchful eye
- Don’t Lose It: Gain the trust of your squad members and minimize their fear levels lest they develop into defiant or, worse, succumb to paranoia
- Ultimate Alien Terror: Upgraded models, textures, and animations hand-crafted by Nightdive, plus enhanced lighting and atmospheric effects
- Stunning Visuals: As much as 4K 120FPS visuals on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S
- Checkmate: Trophies and Achievements on Windows PC via Steam, PlayStation, and Xbox consoles
The Thing: Remastered is on the market now digitally for $29.99 on Windows PC via Steam (Steam Deck Verified) and GOG, PlayStation 4|5, Xbox One and Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. Additionally it is playable on NVIDIA GeForce NOW, which provides gamers fast access to GeForce PC performance on nearly any PC, Mac, SHIELD TV, Android, iOS device, or Chromebook without downloads.
