The Thing: Remastered Deluxe Edition

The Thing: Remastered – Deluxe Edition is a physical release of the 2002 third-person survival horror shooter, a sequel to John Carpenter’s 1982 film, remastered by Nightdive Studios for modern platforms, including PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch. Set to be released on June 25, 2025, with pre-orders available through retailers like Amazon and the Atari Store. The Deluxe Edition, priced at $49.99, includes collectible extras such as:

• Steelbook case
• Two sew-on patches: “U.S. Antarctica Research Program Outpost 31” and “United States Arctic Marines”
• A key art poster
• A replica of Captain J.F. Blake’s ID card
• A deluxe case

The game features enhanced visuals with antialiasing, per-pixel lighting, 4K resolution, and up to 120 FPS on PS5. You play as Captain J.F. Blake, leading a U.S. Special Forces rescue team investigating the horrific events at Outpost 31, facing a shape-shifting alien that mimics humans. The remaster includes quality-of-life improvements, new achievements, and 20 levels of squad-based action and survival horror. However, some reviews note repetitive combat and minor issues like out-of-sync dialogue or clunky cutscene transitions, though the atmosphere and graphical upgrades are widely praised.