The Thing: Remastered

The Thing: Remastered is a faithful restoration of the cult-classic 2002 third-person survival horror shooter game inspired by Universal Pictures’ genre-defining 1982 film, The Thing

Release date:5 Dec 2024
Developer:Nightdive Studios,Computer Artworks
Publisher:Nightdive Studios
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$29.99
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$25.29
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About The Thing: Remastered

No One Survives Alone.

The 2002 third-person survival horror shooter that serves as a sequel to the genre-defining 1982 film is back, remastered by Nightdive Studios to bring this innovative blend of fast paced squad action meets survival horror to the modern era. Including Antialiasing, Per Pixel Lighting, 4K Resolution and up to 144 FPS.

Where the movie ended, the true terror begins.

You are Cpt J.F. Blake, leader of a U.S. Special Forces rescue team sent to investigate the blood-curdling events and enigmatic deaths of the American scientific team that transpired at the Outpost 31 research facility located in the frozen wastelands of Antarctica. Within these inhospitable surroundings your team encounters a strange shape-shifting alien life-form that assumes the appearance of people that it kills. Trapped by the elements and infected by this horrific entity, using all your team members is critical if you hope to accomplish your objectives, let alone survive. If you only knew which ones were still human…

The Thing: Remastered Key Features:

  • 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.

Release date
5 Dec 2024
Platforms
Developer
Nightdive Studios,Computer Artworks
Publisher
Nightdive Studios
Metacritic
Steam
Mostly Positive (709)
Genres
Game modes
Single-player,
Full controller support
Steam features
Family Sharing,
Steam Achievements,
Steam Cloud

System Requirements

Minimum:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 (64-Bit Required)
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-3570 @ 3.4GHz or AMD Ryzen 3 1300X @ 3.5GHz or better
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 TI (2GB) or AMD HD 7750 (1GB) or better
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 5 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card or onboard sound
Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 (64-Bit Required)
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-6600k @ 3.5 GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 1600 @ 3.2 GHz or better
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 (8GB) or AMD RX Vega 56 (8GB) or better
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 5 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card or onboard sound