Nightdive Studios has released 'The Thing: Remastered' on the US Nintendo eShop for $29.99, with a European release delayed until later this month due to unforeseen circumstances. This remaster of the 2002 survival horror game features enhanced graphics and gameplay improvements, including 4K resolution and up to 144 FPS. Players take on the role of Cpt J.F. Blake, leading a team against shape-shifting aliens in Antarctica. The game is also set to release on Xbox consoles and Game Pass.
Nightdive Studios is remastering the absurd and polarizing '90s FPS game PO'ed, set to launch later this year as PO'ed: Definitive Edition with revamped visuals, modernized gameplay, and added difficulty options. The game features quality-of-life enhancements, widescreen support, new difficulty mode, achievements, and localization support, offering total freedom to explore 25 3D environments. This follows Nightdive's successful release of Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster, and further updates on PO'ed: Definitive Edition's release date are anticipated.
Nightdive Studios' acclaimed remake of System Shock, the cult-classic sci-fi horror game, is set to release on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, and Xbox One on May 21st, following its successful PC launch last year. The remake faithfully recreates the original game with updated visuals, an overhauled interface, and all-new sounds and music, alongside additional enhancements for consoles, including redesigned controls for gamepads and a revised ending. Console players can expect HD visuals running at up to 60fps in 4K on next-gen consoles, as well as the option to play as a female hacker protagonist.
The System Shock remake by Nightdive Studios is set to release on Xbox consoles on May 21, featuring updated visuals, controls, interface, and new sounds and music. The game, originally released in 1994, follows the player's mission to stop a psychotic AI from threatening humanity. Despite facing delays since its development began in 2015, the immersive shooter will finally be available on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, marking Nightdive's recent success with remasters and remakes.
The remake of System Shock, originally released for PC last year, is set to be ported to PS5 and PS4 on 21st May 2024, featuring updated visuals, mechanics, and enemy AI, along with new areas to explore and puzzles to solve. The PC remake has received positive reviews, and the console version will include any post-launch updates.
The award-winning title System Shock, originally released in 2023, is making a return to consoles with an updated version that aims to bring the classic immersive shooter to a wider audience. NightDive Studios has released an announcement trailer for the remake, showcasing the game's return to the spotlight.
Digital Foundry's technical analysis of the upcoming Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster praises its fresh visual style but notes performance issues on the Nintendo Switch, with frame rate drops during combat sequences. Suggestions to remedy this include playing with classic visuals or disabling anti-aliasing, and Nightdive Studios has confirmed a patch to address the problem. Despite some technical issues, the game is still considered a triumph, but potential buyers should be aware of these issues before its release.
Nightdive Studios has announced a delay in the release of the remastered version of Turok 3: Shadow of Oblivion, pushing it from November 14 to November 30. The game will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC via Steam. Turok 3: Shadow of Oblivion is a faithful restoration of the classic first-person shooter originally released in 2000 for the Nintendo 64, featuring upgraded gameplay, high-resolution textures, enhanced lighting and rendering, and support for console gamepads.
Nightdive Studios has announced that Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster, a fully remastered version of the 1995 Star Wars first-person shooter, will be released on February 28, 2024, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC via Steam. The remaster features upgraded gameplay, high-resolution textures, enhanced lighting and rendering, and support for gamepads, allowing players to experience the classic game at up to 4K resolution and 120 frames per second. Players assume the role of Kyle Katarn, a former Imperial turned mercenary, as he infiltrates the Galactic Empire and uncovers the secret Dark Trooper Project. The game includes all fourteen original levels, various weapons and enemies, and immersive environmental puzzles.
Nightdive Studios plans to remaster the popular console FPS game, The Darkness, for PC players. The game, based on the Top Cow comic book, combines FPS gunplay with demonic abilities. While it is on Nightdive's to-do list, it is unclear if they have the rights to remaster the game. Fans are hopeful for a PC release, as The Darkness offers a unique gameplay experience.
Nightdive Studios, known for their Quake remasters, is bringing two classic games, Star Wars: Dark Forces and Turok 3: Shadow of Oblivion, to Xbox with new remasters. Dark Forces, previously available only on PC and PlayStation, will now support up to 4K at 120FPS and include modern features. Turok 3, originally a Nintendo 64 exclusive, will be released on November 17th, 2023, with upgraded gameplay and enhanced visuals.
The System Shock remake by Nightdive Studios is a successful tribute to the original game, expertly merging the lo-fi aesthetic with modern rendering features. The game offers fast performance with high frame-rates possible even on mid-spec PCs, but shader compilation stutter is an issue. The audio and interface have been polished up, making the game easier to use without sacrificing depth. This is one of the finest remakes ever made and a must-play for fans of immersive sims.
Nightdive Studios' remake of the 1994 classic video game, System Shock, emphasizes the passage of time and highlights the game's influence on the immersive sim genre. The game's aesthetics and art style remain true to the original, while the gameplay rewards curiosity and caution. The character archetype of SHODAN, a female AI that's lost its morals, is now a cliche in video games. The System Shock remake will be released on May 30 for Windows PC.
Nightdive Studios has given a first look at System Shock 2: Enhanced Edition, which features updated cinematics, textures, character and weapon models. The remaster will be available on current generation consoles and will integrate community-made patches and mods. There is no release date yet, but those who pre-order System Shock will receive a copy of the remaster at no extra cost.
Nightdive Studios has released a first look trailer for System Shock 2: Enhanced Edition, which will be available on next-generation consoles for the first time. The game has been updated with modern graphics and frame rates, and the Co-Op Multiplayer has been overhauled to create a seamless experience. The Enhanced Edition will also integrate all the best mods and updates from the systemshock.org community. There is no release date yet for the Enhanced Edition, but those who pre-order the System Shock remake will receive it for free.
