One of horror’s greatest horror films, John Carpenter’s The Thing, received a sequel in the form of the 2002 video game The Thing. Now, more than two decades later, that same video game is officially being revived in the form of The Thing: Remastered. The highly-anticipated game was revealed in a brand-new trailer, which you can see below.
The Thing: Remastered comes from Nightdive Studios in collaboration with Universal Productions & Experiences. Now fans of the John Carpenter film that missed out on the original game can have the opportunity to experience the fan-favorite story and gameplay like never before. Best of all, it will be available on PC via Steam, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and the Nintendo Switch.
As shared in the official press release, “Nightdive Studios has upgraded this horrifying classic for the modern era through its proprietary KEX Engine for play on current-generation gaming devices 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 — for a suspenseful and disgustingly detailed remaster that reanimates the thrilling game for modern audiences.”
Here’s the official trailer for The Thing: Remastered:
An official statement was shared by Larry Kuperman, Nightdive Studios’ Director of Business Development:
“Many of us at Nightdive Studios are ardent fans of the horror genre, so it’s been an incredible honor to work within the world of the iconic The Thing,” Kuperman shares. “The 1982 film is a masterpiece and truly one of the most impactful pieces of art in the horror genre. With The Thing: Remastered, we’re honoring that legacy and Computer Artworks’ incredible game inspired by the story that further expanded the lore.”
The game will allow players to control Captain J.F. Blake, who leads a United States Army Special Forces rescue team that begins to investigate the events of the original 1982 film. Naturally, he encounters his own situations similar to the original film, and players must command a squad of up to four NPCs while battling imitations and navigating through the elements.
The game is scheduled to be released later this year. Stay tuned to ScreenGeek for any additional updates regarding the upcoming video game remaster as we have them.