Key Takeaways

  • The release date for The Thing: Remastered is reportedly set for December 5, according to Xbox.
  • The remastered version promises enhanced graphics and performance improvements.
  • Nightdive Studios, known for quality remasters, is handling The Thing: Remastered.

It looks as though The Thing: Remastered will be launching on Thursday, December 5. The Thing: Remastered is the remastered version of the 2002 video game based on John Carpenter's classic sci-fi horror movie The Thing. The Thing was a hit back when it released in 2002, with many praising it as one of the better survival-horror games of the era.

Considering the commercial success of The Thing video game, it's no surprise that there was some demand for it to be remastered for modern platforms. Nightdive Studios has stepped up to remasterThe Thing, promising to deliver the game before the end of the year. With 2024 nearly at an end, no specific release date has been announced. However, it seems as though the cat has been let out of the bag.

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Xbox recently published a post highlighting upcoming games for its platforms. As spotted by Pure Xbox, the post includes a December 5 release date for The Thing: Remastered, along with confirmation that the game is optimized for Xbox Series X/S consoles and supports Smart Delivery. It's quite possible that this release date is inaccurate, but there's also a chance that it is indeed the release date for The Thing: Remastered. With December 5 right around the corner, fans won't have to wait long to find out, in any case.

The Thing: Remastered Rumored Release Date

  • Thursday, December 5

For those unfamiliar with the game, The Thing video game serves as a sequel to the movie. Players are tasked with exploring the outpost from the movie to figure out what happened to the research team that was stationed there, only to find themselves having to fight off the titular "thing." Blending survival-horror and third-person shooter elements, The Thing was mostly well-received at the time of its release in 2002.

The Thing: Remastered is bringing various enhancements to the table that should help the game reach a modern audience. The big thing is that The Thing: Remastered will feature better graphics than the original, but it will also enjoy improved performance and will be addressing some complaints fans had about the original. Notably, the wonky Infection system from the original game is being addressed by The Thing: Remastered, which should go a long way in improving the overall experience.

Fans of The Thing can rest assured that the remaster is in good hands. Nightdive Studios has built a reputation for delivering high-quality remasters of old-school games, and there's no reason to assume that the same won't hold true for The Thing: Remastered, whether it release on December 5 or a different date entirely.