Nightdive Studios has announced new physical editions for The Thing: Remastered. A basic edition and deluxe edition will be available.
Both editions will be available via Atari. The normal edition will include just the base game for $29.99. The deluxe edition, available for $49.99, includes the following:
- Physical copy of the game
- Deluxe Edition box
- Steelbook Case
- Key art poster
- Captain Blake’s ID card replica
- Sew-on patches
The key features of the remaster are as follows:
- In 20 frightening levels, lead your team against terrifying monsters, from the scuttling head-spiders and human-like walkers to gigantic multi-tentacled beasts.
- Advanced trust/fear interface adds a new level of interaction – How you influence your teams psychological state determines whether or not they will co-operate with you.
- Experience brand new dynamic lighting, specular mapping, shadows, depth of field complemented by improved models, textures and environments to create a deep level of immersion.
- Use awesome firepower like machine guns, explosives and flamethrowers to torch your enemies.
- Brand new Achievements.
- Quality of Life gameplay enhancements to improve your experience.
- Choose multiple paths to solve problems that lie ahead and accomplish goals.
The press release states that “The Thing: Remastered is a faithful restoration of the 2002 third-person survival horror shooter inspired by Universal Pictures’ genre-defining 1982 film, The Thing. 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.”
Lastly, The Thing Remastered is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
