The Thing: Remastered Physical Editions Announced – Pre-Orders Open Now

Nightdive Studios is back at it again, and this time, they’re bringing the horror home in physical form. After the surprise digital launch of The Thing: Remastered last December during the PC Gaming Show, the renowned remaster studio has officially announced Standard and Deluxe physical editions for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5, in collaboration with Universal Products & Experiences.

And the best part? These editions are landing on June 25, 2025—the 43rd anniversary of John Carpenter’s legendary 1982 sci-fi horror classic, The Thing.

What’s in the Box?

Fans of the 2002 cult-favorite survival horror shooter now have two options to grab a physical copy:

• Standard Edition ($29.99 / €34.99)

  • Physical copy of The Thing: Remastered

• Deluxe Edition ($49.99 / €54.99)

  • Physical copy of The Thing: Remastered
  • Steelbook case
  • Deluxe Edition box
  • Key art poster
  • Captain Blake’s ID card replica
  • Sew-on patches

Pre-orders are now live across major retailers, including Atari’s website, Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, GAME, Target, Walmart, and more.

Revisiting the Horror Classic

For those unfamiliar, The Thing: Remastered is Nightdive Studios’ latest resurrection of a beloved horror title, bringing the terrifying 2002 third-person survival horror shooter into the modern era. Running on Nightdive’s KEX Engine, this remaster upgrades character models, textures, animations, lighting, and atmospheric effects for a truly horrifying experience—now capable of running in 4K at 120FPS.

Set in the frozen wastelands of U.S. Outpost #31, players step into the boots of Captain J.F. Blake, leader of a United States Army Special Forces rescue team sent to investigate the aftermath of the original The Thing film. With a shape-shifting alien lurking among the squad, paranoia runs high—anyone could be infected. Trust is fragile, fear is contagious, and survival is never guaranteed.

Key Features of The Thing: Remastered

• Continue the Story – A direct sequel to The Thing (1982), face terrifying creatures from scuttling head-spiders to monstrous, multi-tentacled bosses.
• Squad-Based Strategy – Command a team of Soldiers, Medics, and Engineers, each playing a crucial role in your survival.
• Paranoia Runs Deep – Someone in your squad may not be who they claim to be. Can you trust them, or will they turn against you?
• Enhanced Visuals & Performance – Revamped character models, lighting, and effects bring the horror to life in 4K 120FPS on modern hardware.
• Trophies & Achievements – Available across Steam, PlayStation, and Xbox.

Survival Begins June 25

While the physical editions drop on June 25, The Thing: Remastered is already available digitally for $29.99 across PC (Steam & GOG), PlayStation 4|5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.

Horror fans, it’s time to head back to the Outpost. Just remember: "The warmest place to hide is in the cold."