Horror fans, get ready for an early Christmas present! The much-anticipated remaster of the cult classic game The Thing finally has a release date, thanks to an unexpected reveal from Microsoft. While Nightdive Studios had been keeping the exact launch date under wraps, Xbox Wire has confirmed that the game drops tomorrow, December 5.

What’s New in the Remaster?

Nightdive Studios hasn’t just dusted off this beloved 2002 survival horror game. They’ve given it a serious technical overhaul that includes:

• Enhanced frame rates for smoother gameplay
• Significantly improved graphics
• Full compatibility with modern gaming systems
• Achievement system integration
• Modernized control scheme

Platform Availability

The Thing: Remastered isn’t playing favorites – it’s launching simultaneously across multiple platforms:

• PlayStation 4
• PlayStation 5
• Xbox One
• Xbox Series X|S
• PC
• Nintendo Switch

For those unfamiliar with the source material, The Thing: Remastered is based on John Carpenter’s legendary 1982 horror film. The original game, released in 2002, earned praise for capturing the movie’s paranoid atmosphere and tense gameplay mechanics.

Nightdive Studios has built quite a reputation for breathing new life into classic games. Their previous work includes successful remasters of System Shock and Turok, making them well-suited for this project.

This release continues the recent trend of classic horror games getting modern makeovers, joining the ranks of Dead Space Remake and Resident Evil 4 Remake in bringing beloved horror experiences to contemporary audiences.

Source: Xbox Wire