In case you missed it (because maybe you’re in your 30s and bedtime has suddenly become a very real thing), this past Friday night was the annual THQ Nordic Showcase, where they talk about everything coming from the studio as well as give updates on already announced projects.
Friday’s showcase included a good mix of 90s games getting a revival and some brand new IPs. Here is everything announced during THQ Nordic’s 2022 Showcase:
Alone in the Dark – Coming… Sometime
Developed by Pieces Interactive, Alone in the Dark, the OG survival horror game, is back with a reboot/reimaging/remake of the 1992 title. So far, information is scarce, but THQ Nordic did confirm that the game will be coming to Xbox, PC and PlayStation.
Alone in the Dark will remain a single-player experience and feature an original story from Mikael Hedberg and creature designs from Guy Davis. The game will also feature characters, places and themes from the ’90s trilogy.
Destroy All Humans 2: Reprobed – Coming 30 August 2022
One of the few games from the showcase to have a release date is Destroy All Humans 2: Reprobed. Developed by Black Forest Games, Destroy All Humans 2: Reprobed will launch on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S and will be a smoother and more polished version of the 2006 game.
The Alien known as Crypto is back with a license to probe. Experience the swinging ‘60s in all its chemical-induced glory and take revenge on the KGB for blowing up your mothership. You’ll have to form alliances with members of the very species you came to enslave.
Space for Sale – Coming Soon
Very little is known about developer Mirage Game Studios’ upcoming game, Space for Sale. We understand that the game is being developed exclusively for PC and that THQ Nordic calls it a “hands-on” management sim.
Players will supposedly be able to roam exotic, procedurally generated planets as an intergalactic property developer on a mission to build habitats for eccentric alien clients. Discover the wonders scattered throughout the new solar system you bought cheaply, build estates and sell them for a sweet profit.
Gothic 1 Remake – Coming Soon
Back in 2019, we got to experience a short, playable teaser for a remake of the first Gothic game. This teaser ended up being so popular that THQ Nordic ordered that the teaser get further developed into a complete remake of the 2001 title.
As in the original, Gothic 1 Remake will see players take on the role of a convicted prisoner who finds himself on a quest across a dangerous medieval fantasy realm, only this time around, with good graphics. Nothing more is known about the upcoming game other than it will be developed for PC, Xbox Series X/S, and PlayStation 5 consoles.
Jagged Alliance 3 – Coming Soon
Currently being developed by Haemimont Games exclusively for PC, Jagged Alliance 3 will see the continuation of a series that many have been waiting decades for.
Jagged Alliance 3 is set in the country of Grand Chien, which gets thrown into chaos when the elected president goes missing, and the paramilitary force known as “the Legion” seizes control. In this turn-based game, you will be hiring mercenaries, meeting interesting characters, and fighting in style true to the franchise.
Tempest Rising – Coming Soon
Command one of three distinct factions in a desperate struggle for power and resources in Tempest Rising – a classic RTS set on Earth after a nuclear war. Developed by Slipgate Ironworks exclusively for PC, Tempest Rising is a real-time strategy game that looks like it came straight out of the 90s.
The game promises to blend base-building with hard-hitting combat and even include a multiplayer mode.
Outcast 2: A New Beginning – Coming Soon
The latest in the Outcast series, Outcast 2: A New Beginning, is being developed by Appeal Studios and, when complete, will be available for PC, Xbox Series X/s and PlayStation 5.
Acting as a direct sequel to the 1999 cult classic, Outcast 2: A New Beginning will use the same 3rd-person open-world style that the original Outcast game is so well remembered for. Explore the breathtaking alien world of Adelpha, support the local Talans in their struggles and fight your way through fast-paced battles against invading robot forces.
Wreckreation – Comic Soon
Developed for PC by Three Fields Entertainment, with ports for Xbox and PlayStation coming later, Wreckreation hands you the keys to your own driving and building an open world called MixWorld. Explore 400 square kilometres of pure sandbox joy as you create, race and wreck alone or with your friends.
From what we’ve seen of the game thus far, it looks like an open-world racer emphasising freedom and player-created content.
Way of the Hunter – Coming 16 August 2022
Only the second game announcement from the Showcase to include a release date, Way of the Hunter allows players to become the new owner of a hunting lodge nestled among gorgeous habitats and rich animal populations. Explore vast open-world environments and hunt with a premium selection of firearms. Enjoy the perfect hunt on your own or with friends in co-op.
Way of the Hunter is fast on its way to arrive on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC tomorrow.
AEW: Fight Forever – Coming Soon
Developed by Yuke’s, AEW: Fight Forever combines nostalgic arcade wrestling with All Elite Wrestling finishers and moves. Featuring an extensive roster of AEW talent, multiple match types, a robust career mode, tons of customization options and over 40 weapons.
The game will be released for PlayStation 4/5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, and PC.
SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake – Coming Soon
Developed by Purple Lamp Studios and coming to PC; Xbox One; PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch, SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake lets players take control of everyone’s favourite Sponge.
SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake is an upcoming platform game based on the Nickelodeon animated series; with wish-granting Mermaid’s Tears in the hands of SpongeBob and Patrick, what could go wrong?
Knights of Honor II: Sovereign – Coming Soon
Developed by Black Sea Games exclusively for PC, Knights of Honor II: Sovereign lets players become a King and wrestle over control of Europe.
Knights of Honor II: Sovereign is a real-time strategy that aims to include all the strategic depth veteran players want while remaining simple enough for new players to grasp.Command knights, merchants, diplomats, spies and clerics to make your realm the most powerful.
Stuntfest: World Tour – Coming Soon
Developed by Pow Wow Entertainment exclusively for PC, Stuntfest: World Tour sees 18 players competing against each other in a Stunt rally.
Stuntfest: World Tour is a destructive stunt royale where players race not to be eliminated. Grab your stunt car and battle against other reckless lunatics in nerve-wracking competitions; show off your spectacular tricks; race, wreck and bounce with style.
The Valiant – Coming Soon
Developed by Kite Games and coming to PC; Xbox One; Xbox Series X/S, and PlayStation 4/5, The Valiant lets players experience medieval Europe.
The Valiant is a squad-based RTS set in 13th Century Europe and the Middle East. Command and level up your medieval knights as you fight through an epic SP campaign, then take your skills online in both cooperative and competitive MP modes.
Which of the games announced during THQ’s Showcase has you most excited? (although Alone in the Dark is the only correct answer) Let us know below.