THQ Nordic Showcase 2024 just wrapped, with the company revealing two brand new titles and showcasing first-ever gameplay for several upcoming games. Overall all five titles displayed in the Showcase are looking great, and I’m looking forward to jumping into each of them. Let’s dive in to everything shown at the THQ Nordic Showcase 2024.
Wreckfest 2
THQ Nordic kicked things off by announcing Wreckfest 2, the sequel to the 2018 destructive Racing Sim. The first thing to notice here is how upgraded the visuals are. Not that the original Wreckfest was ugly or anything, but Wreckfest 2 looks stunning. In classic Wreckfest fashion, it appears players will once again take on the role of a Destruction Derby racer and build up their arsenal of vehicles to engage in some good ole wrecking action on the track. According to THQ Nordic, players will be able to fully customize their vehicles in the sequel, giving players to build up and decorate their vehicles exactly how they want.
No release timeframe was given, but Wreckfest 2 will release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
The Eternal Life of Goldman
The Eternal Life of Goldman is a stylized hand-drawn platformer where the player steps into the role of Goldman, an old explorer who gets around pretty well and uses his cane as a weapon. I’m normally not a fan of these sorts of games personally, but the beautiful hand-drawn art and setting of The Eternal Life of Goldman have my attention. Also, the end of the trailer hints at some more sinister workings going on in the world of Goldman, so it seems as though his journey will be a wild one.
No release timeframe was provided for The Eternal Life of Goldman, but it will launch on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Disney Epic Mickey Rebrushed
The remake of Disney Epic Mickey Rebrushed is almost here, and THQ Nordic showcased the upgraded 3D platformer halfway through the show. The remake of the nearly 14-year-old 3D platformer looks great, once again giving players the ability to take Mickey on an epic journey while rescuing signature Disney characters while wielding a magical paintbrush used to create and alter the world around you.
Disney Epic Mickey Rebrushedreleases on September 24 on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.
Titan Quest 2
As a huge ARPG fan, I have a confession to make. While most ARPG gamers’ favorite early memories in the genre revolve around Diablo, mine actually revolve around Titan Quest. The Ancient Greece setting was simply much more appealing to me when I was younger, and the actual gameplay and build variety with Titan Quest felt way ahead of its time back in 2006.
In the first gameplay reveal for Titan Quest 2, THQ Nordic showed off the ARPG’s high-fidelity graphics in the beautifully mythological rendition of Ancient Greece once again. Throughout the trailer, we see a handful of spells and abilities, unique weapons, and a glimpse at some of the mythical monsters we’ll do battle with.
No release timeframe was given for Titan Quest 2, but the game looks great so hopefully, we will hear more about that soon. Titan Quest 2 will release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Gothic 1 Remake
The THQ Nordic Showcase 2024 concluded with another first-look gameplay of Gothic 1 Remake, and boy I can’t wait. Look, I’ll admit it, I never got to play the original. But this showing of the remake has me honestly debating whether I want to jump into the original or wait for the remake. Visually, the open world of Gothic 1 Remake looks incredible, as does the combat.
Perhaps the most intriguing feature of Gothic 1 Remake, which is highlighted throughout the trailer , is the simulated living world. The developer’s goal was to make an immersive and realistic living world, allowing players to live out their life how they want in this fantasy world, while the other characters around them do as well.
Gothic 1 Remake does not yet have a release date, but will release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Published: Aug 2, 2024 02:30 pm