Chris InglisThe latest THQ Nordic Digital Showcase 2022 was held in the early hours of Saturday morning and showcased 14 amazing looking games. From a revitalised and scary looking Alone in the Dark, a new RTS Tempest Rising, making your own tracks in Wreckreation, and the Gothic 1 Remake, there’s plenty on offer across multiple game genres. Check out all the awesome trailers below.
Alone in the Dark
The famous horror franchise makes its return! This re-imagination of the original trilogy aims to scare you to the bone and returns to infamous locations with a whole new story and mythical places to explore. Alone in the Dark is developed by Pieces Interactive in Sweden and will be coming to PC, Xbox Series S/X and PlayStation 5.
Tempest Rising
Inspired by RTS greats of the 90’s and 00’s, Tempest Rising is a classic, base-building, real-time strategy game set in a modern-day alternative history war scenario. Three unique factions are fighting for a rare alien mineral called Tempest. Throw yourself into epic story campaigns or challenge your friends in multiplayer matches. Tempest Rising for PC is developed by Slipgate Ironworks from Denmark.
Space for Sale
Space … the final procedurally generated frontier! Space for Sale follows the adventures of a cute little astronaut on a mission to explore strange new worlds, seek out new life and build a pretty real estate to boldly sell what no man has sold before! Space for Sale is an exploration/survival sandbox game where your job as a property developer is to build fine estates for your demanding clients. The game is being developed for PC by Mirage Game Studios, Sweden, known for Little Big Workshop.
Wreckreation
Racing is awesome! Creating is awesome! So development studio Three Fields Entertainment, the team behind Burnout and Need for Speed, has combined these two elements in the upcoming Wreckreation. With the so-called live mix, you can build and alter your racing track while you (and some friends) are racing on it. Add a new curve, place a ramp to jump over – or just put a giant rubber duck in the way, it’s up to you!
Gothic 1 Remake
Next up in the THQ Nordic Digital Showcase is the remake of the most iconic German RPG ever. Currently in development for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series S/X by Alkimia Interactive, the latest trailer invites you to a descent into the depths of the Old Mine. Are you ready to face the dangers lurking in the dark?
Jagged Alliance 3
Grand Chien needs help – and there is only one mercenary organization that can help the people get their country back! Jagged Alliance 3 combines a strategic campaign with intense turn-based tactical combat and RPG elements. Train your mercs, gather equipment, and form a militia to push the enemy back or hold conquered sectors. You are the general and commander who must free Grand Chien! Developed for PC by Haemimont Games.
Outcast 2 – A New Beginning
Cutter Slade is on a mission again. The Talans are fighting a desperate war against human invaders and only Cutter can prevent the Talans from being exterminated in order to pave the way to end this conflict. Developed by Appeal Studios, Outcast 2 – A New Beginning is coming soon to PC, PlayStation 5, and the Xbox Series S/X.
SpongeBob SquarePants – The Cosmic Shake
Are you ready, kids? SpongeBob returns to the screen in a new fantastic adventure! SpongeBob and Patrick are traveling to a multitude of different Wishworlds, each with its very own setting and rules, like the Wild West Jellyfish Fields or the Halloween Rock Bottom. Developed by Purple Lamp, who brought you Battle for Bikini Bottom – Rehydrated, embark on this brand-new 3D platformer, coming soon to PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch.
AEW: Fight Forever
THQ Nordic and All Elite Wrestling have joined forces with prolific wrestling-game developers YUKE’s Co. Ltd. of Japan to bring you AEW: Fight Forever! The game combines nostalgic arcade wrestling with All Elite Wrestling finishers and moves. Featuring a big roster of AEW talent, multiple match types, a robust career mode, tons of customization options, more than 40 weapons, and so much more! Coming soon to PS4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and the Xbox Series S/X, PC, and Nintendo Switch.
Knights of Honor II: Sovereign
Your kingdom awaits, Sire! Knights of Honor II lets you control a medieval kingdom in Europe or northern Africa and command knights, merchants, diplomats, spies, and clerics to make your realm the most powerful in the world. Developed by Black Sea Games, Knights of Honor II: Sovereign is coming soon to PC.
Destroy All Humans! 2 – Reprobed – Launching August 30
Puny humans! Crytpo’s return is only weeks away with Destroy All Humans! 2 – Reprobed scheduled for release across PS5, Xbox Series S/X, and PC on August 30th. Watch the latest trailer to prepare for the invasion! Destroy All Humans! 2 – Reprobed is developed by Black Forest Games.
Way of the Hunter – Launching August 16
The hunt is almost on! The latest trailer for Way of the Hunter captures the essence of the most anticipated hunting game of any season. Way of the Hunter, developed by Nine Rocks Games will launch on August 16th for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S/X!
Stuntfest – World Tour
Are you ready for the Summer of Stunts? You can opt-in for a closed-beta weekend on Steam right now and if you are lucky, you can play Stuntfest – World Tour as one of the first players in the world. Developed by Pow Wow Entertainment for PC, check out the game’s Steam page for more info.
In The Valiant, you’ll lead a band of brothers through medieval Europe to stop one mad villain: Ulrich von Grevel. He is trying to get a mythical and powerful artifact that would grant him unearthly powers. He must be stopped at all costs! Developed by Kite Games, The Valiant is coming soon to PC.
The THQ Nordic Digital Show closed out with a statement saying there are currently 43 games in development across the multitude of studios they are working with, as well as 25 currently unannounced projects. At the very end of the showcase, we were given a very short teaser for something pretty cool!
A new South Park game is in the works! No other details were given but it’s an exciting prospect. So there you have it, everything seen at the latest THQ Nordic Digital Showcase 2022. We’re loving the look of Tempest Rising and Space for Sale, but all games shown look awesome. Let us know any games that you’ll be adding to your wishlist in the comments.
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