"Titan Quest 2", "South Park: Snow Day", "Gothic Remake" and more from the THQ Showcase
Publisher THQ Nordic presented a few surprises at its own Digital Showcase. These include "South Park: Snow Day", a sequel to "Titan Quest" and a dark "Turtles" game.
New games, remakes and release dates were on show on Saturday at the THQ Nordic Digital Showcase. The publisher showed over 20 games for just under an hour. Here are the highlights
"Titan Quest 2" - return after almost 20 years
This is where THQ dug deep into the moth box. The first part is 17 years old. The game was released at a time when action role-playing games in the style of "Diablo" were booming. Alongside "Sacred", which incidentally also belongs to THQ Nordic, "Titan Quest" was one of the best offshoots of the genre. Although the new trailer does not show any gameplay, you can once again slaughter your way through hordes of mythical creatures in a mythical fantasy setting. Always on the lookout for better loot. It is being developed by Grimlore Games, who previously worked on "Spellforce 3".
When: Soon
Where: PC, PS5, Xbox Series
"TMNT: The Last Ronin" - dark comic adaptation
The game based on the mini comic series of the same name is set to be very dark, just like the original. The trailer takes this a little too literally, as hardly anything is recognisable. The story revolves around a single Turtle seeking justice for his lost family.
When? In development
Where? PC, PS5, Xbox Series
"South Park: Snow Day" - together in the third dimension
This trailer doesn't reveal too much either. At least there are scattered gameplay snippets. Unlike the last two "South Park" titles from Ubisoft, "Snow Day" will be an action-packed 3D game for up to four people. With Cartman, Stan, Kyle and Kenny, you save the world and enjoy the day off from school.
When? 2024
Where? PC, PS5, Xbox Series, Switch
"Trine 5" - a mage, a thief and a knight walk into a bar...
For the fifth time, you'll be jumping, fighting and puzzling your way through a colourful fable world as a magician, knight and thief. The trailer focuses on the co-operative multiplayer mode.
When? 31 August
Where? PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series
"Tempest Rising" - "Command & Conquer" fans watch out!
In terms of gameplay and style, "Tempest Rising" is based on the cult real-time strategy series from the 90s. Visually, the mass battles with futuristic tanks and laser cannons are set in a contemporary style. A demo is available until 28 August.
When? Soon
Where? PC
"Wreckreation" - build your own crazy race tracks
In the style of "Trackmania", you build tracks in "Wreckreation" that would make the hairs on the back of any physics teacher's neck stand up. The trailer shows that you create entire worlds together with other players. As the name suggests, spectacular crashes are never far away in this arcade racer.
When? Soon
Where? PC
"Gothic Remake" - the role-playing classic returns
The first "Gothic" was inaccessible, buggy and stubborn - but also unique. The German role-playing game from 2001 enjoys cult status. The remake announced in 2019 is being followed with correspondingly great interest. Now there is a new trailer showing the rough and tumble life in the little mining town.
When? Unknown
Where? PC, PS5, Xbox Series
"Space for Sale" - on an exploration tour together
An alien planet, far away from home, that needs to be explored and cultivated. The world looks colourful and creative. Can be played with friends. Those interested can sign up for the beta.
When? Soon
Where? PC
"Alone in the Dark" - scare with "Stranger Things" star
The first part has been around for over 30 years. It was known that it would be remade in the style of a survival horror game like "Resident Evil". Two new trailers were shown at the showcase. They show the playable characters Edward Carnby and Emily Hartwood. They are played by David Harbour ("Stranger Things") and Jodie Comer respectively. You can already play the prologue.
When? 25 October
Where? PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series
"Outcast - A New Beginning" - now with jetpack
The sequel to the open-world classic from 1999 is slowly approaching the home straight. Once again, you find yourself in the body of Cutter Slade on the planet Adelpha. And just like in the first instalment, you have to help the somewhat scatterbrained Talans out of trouble. The world is bigger and more colourful, so it comes in handy that you have a jetpack on your back.
When? 2024
Where? PC
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