The 2002 third-person shooter, The Thing, a canonical sequel to John Carpenter’s iconic 1982 sci-fi horror film, is getting a remaster courtesy of Nightdive Studios. A new gameplay trailer released showcases the chilling experience of fighting alien hordes in an Antarctic outpost, bringing back the fear and paranoia of the original film and game.
Nightdive Studios plans to launch The Thing Remastered on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch later this year. With October nearly over, the release date is likely just weeks away.
Nightdive Studios is renowned for its meticulous remasters of classic games. Their portfolio includes recent releases like Star Wars: Dark Forces remaster, Killing Time: Resurrected, and a Doom + Doom 2 bundle on PC. These remasters typically retain the core gameplay while implementing modern enhancements like 4K resolution, higher frame rates, improved character models, and enhanced textures, all powered by their KEX engine.
The Thing Remastered benefits from these upgrades, along with game-specific improvements. The fear and trust system, a crucial element of the original game, returns. NPCs react to your actions, gaining fear and losing trust if you make questionable decisions. Just like in the film, you must convince your fellow characters of your humanity by supporting them in combat, providing healing, and engaging in cooperative actions. Nightdive has collaborated with members of the original Computer Artworks development team to ensure these improvements stay true to the original vision.
Similar to other Nightdive remasters, The Thing Remastered strikes a balance between honoring the original and incorporating modern improvements. The game’s environments and characters retain their original charm, enhanced by improved visuals and performance. The gameplay trailer offers a glimpse into this exciting blend of old and new.
The remaster promises a return to the tense atmosphere and thrilling gameplay of the 2002 classic, updated for a modern audience. With its faithfulness to the source material and strategic enhancements, The Thing Remastered appears poised to deliver a truly immersive and terrifying experience.
