Wonder no more as to when Nightdive would be releasing The Thing: Remastered, as the update to Computer Artworks’ 2002 cult classic is available now for PC via Steam and GOG, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series, and the Nintendo Switch.
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, John Carpenter’s The Thing.
“In keeping true to the spirit of one of the most iconic alien organisms in pop culture, The Thing: Remastered has emerged when you’d have least expected it,” said Larry Kuperman, Nightdive Studios’ Director of Business Development. “For the whole Nightdive crew, it has been an honor working with Universal and members of the original development team to not only remaster The Thing video game but deliver on the original vision for the game. We hope fans worldwide enjoy their return to Outpost #31.”
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.
Nightdive Studios, with Universal Products & Experiences, has upgraded The Thing for the modern era through its proprietary KEX Engine sporting up to 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.
And if you’re wondering just how Nightdive did with the remaster, check out Harrison’s review.