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THQ Nordic's Digital Showcase Unveils New Games, Gameplay, and Exciting Teasers!



Shots Fired: THQ Nordic's Digital Showcase Unveils New Games, Gameplay, and Exciting Teasers!

Vienna/Austria - August 2nd, 2024: The stage lights have dimmed, and the 2024 THQ Nordic Digital Showcase has officially taken its final bow! We've had a blast unveiling a treasure trove of game updates, reveals, and surprises. Missed the live show? No worries! You can catch all the action on demand across our official channels:

Re-watch the Showcase:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWI5exTf9hs

[h2]THQ Nordic Publisher Sale on Steam[/h2]
We're rolling out the red carpet for our biggest sale of the year! To celebrate our latest announcements and all the games you love, we're slashing prices like monsters in Titan Quest II. From August 1st, 19:00 CEST / 10:00 AM PDT to August 15th, 19:00 CEST / 10:00 AM PDT, you can grab dozens of our titles at blockbuster discounts - get Darksiders III for 80% off, the Titan Quest Anniversary Edition for 80% off, or snag South Park: Snow Day at 50% off! It's the perfect way to tide you over while you wait for our upcoming hits. Don't miss out — check out the discounted games, upcoming releases, and playable demos right here:

https://store.steampowered.com/sale/THQNordicPublisherSale2024


And now to the best part - here's everything shown in THQ Nordic's Digital Showcase 2024:

[h2]The Eternal Life of Goldman [/h2]
You didn't see this one coming, even after we shared a few hints. This brand-new IP is developed by Weappy Studio, the creative masterminds behind This Is the Police 1+2, Rebel Cops, or This Is the President. The Eternal Life of Goldman is a breathtaking platformer adventure where you explore a vast hand-drawn Archipelago, inspired by ancient fables and depicted in classic frame-by-frame animation. Your ultimate goal? Defeat a mysterious Deity!

Check out the announcement trailer: https://youtu.be/MDMPSmoePe4

Wishlist on Steam:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2254950/The_Eternal_Life_of_Goldman/

[h2]Space for Sale[/h2]
Interplanetary adventure Space for Sale just launched into Early Access on Steam! Go solo or share the exciting space realtor journey with a friend and double your chances of success in two-player co-op. Venture out in your trusty ship to discover the wonders of the solar system! Be smart about your approach, learn how the local lifeforms survive, and use your discoveries to enhance the structures and gadgets you create. Research, gather resources, and construct your base - cause yes, you've heard correctly, this space is for sale!

Get Space for Sale right now (and enjoy the 20% launch discount!): https://store.steampowered.com/app/1624060/Space_for_Sale/

Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/lZ_rXr3bNe4

[h2]Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed[/h2]
Embark on a magical journey in Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed! Shape your adventure with the stroke of a brush and transform Wasteland as Mickey Mouse in this beautifully recreated 3D platformer.
Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed is available for pre-order and is scheduled for release across PS4™, PS5™, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo® Switch and PC on September 24, 2024.
Watch the latest trailer: https://youtu.be/R_ZFP4sDsYk

Pre-order now: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1522160/Disney_Epic_Mickey_Rebrushed/

[h2]Wreckfest 2 [/h2]
Ladies and Gentlemen, buckle up and prepare to rev your engines! The ultimate thrill ride is back and more explosive than ever -Wreckfest 2 is set to smash onto PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. This highly anticipated sequel takes the chaos of the racetrack to the next level with a completely overhauled physics engine that delivers unparalleled realism in every bone-crunching collision and metal-twisting crash. Get ready to dominate the track with fully customizable cars, allowing you to create your own unique wrecking machine and share your designs with fellow players around the world. Whether you're tuning your ride for maximum destruction or fine-tuning it for a competitive edge, the possibilities are endless. Don't miss out on the mayhem - wishlist Wreckfest 2 now and be among the first to experience the most destructive racing game ever created.

Watch the announcement trailer: https://youtu.be/PcFycn0BjzE
Wishlist on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1203190/Wreckfest_2/

[h2]Titan Quest II [/h2]
The legendary Action RPG is back with a bang! The gameplay premiere for Titan Quest II has just aired, giving players a tantalizing glimpse of what’s to come. Once again, you'll be plunged into the mythological world of ancient Greece, braving formidable challenges, hunting for exquisite loot, and crafting powerful, unique character builds by blending different masteries. Are you ready to carve out your heroic legend?

Forged in the creative crucible of Grimlore Games in Germany, Titan Quest II is currently under development. This epic odyssey is destined for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series S/X, eagerly anticipated to launch when the time comes.

Check out the gameplay reveal trailer: https://youtu.be/uGQ_9OK8pPI
Wishlist on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1154030/Titan_Quest_II/

[h2]Gothic 1 Remake[/h2]
Welcome back to the new and visually stunning Colony: The Gothic 1 Remake unveils gameplay for the first time, taking players back to familiar places - but now in the astonishing splendor of Unreal Engine 5! Dive deeper into the lore, explore combat and magic, and immerse yourself in a living world where fans might discover some hidden new details. Check out Gothic Remake's first gameplay trailer and enjoy the experience!

Watch the gameplay trailer: https://youtu.be/-pwcnbZtATQ
Wishlist on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1297900/Gothic_1_Remake/

[h2]Way of the Hunter - Lintukoto Reserve DLC [/h2]
The Lintukoto Reserve DLC features a diverse array of environments and is home to a rich variety of wildlife, including the elusive Northern Lynx, Mountain Reindeer, Arctic Fox, and the majestic Eurasian Moose. Whether observing from a high vantage point or quietly watching by the river deltas, every moment in Lintukoto Reserve brings a new sight and a deeper connection to nature.
It's available now on PC, PlayStation®5, and Xbox Series X|S!

Watch the trailer here: https://youtu.be/TnVHT_gsYF4
Get it now: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3091570/Way_of_the_Hunter__Lintukoto_Reserve/


And just a brief mention about the two mysterious teaser trailers at the end:

The cute little piglet (No, this is NOT the game title!!)
They're coming.


From the creators of Little Nightmares I & II comes an entirely new vision, unlike anything you've seen before.
Find out more about Tarsier Studios' next game at Gamescom Opening Night Live, Tuesday, August 20th, 11 AM PDT / 20:00h CEST.

Watch the teaser: https://youtu.be/j5kVjKCCjzo

Darksiders Teaser
Be prepared to ride again...
Will we reveal anything else at this point in history? No.

Stay tuned and enjoy the teaser: https://youtu.be/WHuefHUAX3g

Enjoy & stay tuned!

Update 1.26 (Build: 127538) patch notes

Paid DLC: Lintukoto Reserve
  • Added: Alternative Mikael’s outfit
  • Added: Companion - A new skin for the off-road vehicle
  • Added: Wispy's shotgun (Reward for a story mission)
  • Added: Remington Model 700 CDL rifle (.30-06 Springfield)


Free additions, tweaks and fixes
  • Added: Ammo change feature
  • Tweaked: Internal ballistics of slugs to better represent real-life performance
  • Tweaked: (Xbox Series S) Visual issues with foliage in Performance mode
  • Fixed: Character’s seating position in Kawasaki Mule
  • Fixed: “Between the Hooves“ task in Nez Perce Valley being finishable with Steyr Mannlicher CL II
  • Fixed: Warpaint vehicle model being slightly slower than other Off-roads
  • Fixed: A rare instance of blocked progress during the mission “Bee Gone Bandito” in Matariki Park
  • Fixed: (MP) Players' exploration markers being displayed in incorrect locations
  • Fixed: Map filter label toggles being only available in Nez Perce Valley and Transylvania
  • Fixed: A rare occurence of young Alaska moose spawning with one antler
  • Fixed: Rivers appearing in the sky after changing the video mode on consoles
  • Fixed: Incorrect cartridge description for the Steyr Scout in the Encyclopedia
  • Fixed: Break action shotguns not being able to fire with 1 shell after fast travel


Known issues
  • Groups of waterfowl gathering at the same location (Lintukoto Reserve)
  • Visual issues with whiskers, ears, and chin on the Northern lynx (Lintukoto Reserve)

Scandinavia awaits! Way of the Hunter's new DLC Lintukoto Reserve is out now!

Welcome to Lintukoto Reserve, a Scandinavian gem where the wild and serene blend seamlessly! With a size of 64 square kilometers / 25 square miles, this new DLC also comes with new wildlife, story (including a new character with two outfits), car paint and two weapons.

The Lintukoto Reserve DLC features a diverse array of environments and is home to a rich variety of wildlife, including the elusive Northern Lynx, Mountain Reindeer, Arctic Fox, and the majestic Eurasian Moose. Whether observing from a high vantage point or quietly watching by the river deltas, every moment in Lintukoto Reserve brings a new sight and a deeper connection to nature.

Watch the trailer here:

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Download all assets:
https://thqn.net/3Mm9Nfx


The Lintukoto Reserve DLC is available now at an SRP of € 9.99 / $ 9.99 / £ 7.99. The base game is required to play the DLC.
Way of the Hunter is available at an SRP of $ 39.99 / € 39.99 / £ 34.99.

Get the game & the DLC here:
Steam: https://thqn.net/woth-steam


Map Pack 2
The Lintukoto Reserve is also included in Map Pack 2, as well as the already released Matariki Park DLC and Outfits Pack DLC. It is available at an SRP of $ 19.99 / € 19.99 / £ 15.99.

Introducing Ammo change

Greetings, hunters!

With a new update on the horizon, we thought now would be a good time to take a look at a much-anticipated feature that will be coming to Way of the Hunter very soon - Ammo change.

As a part of Ammo change, we are adding a new option to the Storage that will allow you to add up to 3 different types of ammo in your inventory for each of your currently equipped firearms.



Almost every rifle, shotgun, bow, and crossbow has up to three ammo types to choose from - the default one available for free in an unlimited amount, and two alternatives that you can purchase at the Shop with in-game money. And in case alternative ammo types don't excite you and you wish to continue playing the way you are used to, all you have to do is nothing! All firearms will come pre-equipped with their default (current) ammo.



Ammo types available range from polymer-tipped through soft point, hollow point, pellets, slugs, buckshots, and arrows with fixed blade or mechanical broadheads, and miracle points. We used the muzzle energy, muzzle velocity, and weight (plus cutting diameter for arrows) of every available ammo type to tune their ballistic models to best represent their real-life performance. We used real ammo from our partners at Federal and Remington as references wherever possible and you will soon be able to try their wide range for yourself in Way of the Hunter.



You can check out the full list of ammo that will be available to you once the update becomes available on our website.

While switching from pellets to slugs or buckshot opens up our shotguns to entirely new hunting possibilities, being able to switch to hollow points and soft tips in the field will give your favorite rifles more versatility as they remove or add a bit of oomph to your shots.

Take for example the recently added Remington 700 SPS with .375 H&H Magnum. At the range of 150m, it currently hits at a little over 4500J when using polymer-tipped hollow point rounds, making it suitable for even some of the biggest Tier 6 animals, like the fearsome Cape buffalo. But switching to soft point rounds, such as High Performance Rifle ammo by Remington, will take things down a notch to a little over 3300J at the same range of 150m. That will make it a great choice for many Tier 5 animals that would get needlessly devastated by hits in mid to high-3000s, resulting in bigger meat loss, lower payout, and a worse hunt score. Equip a bigger scope, create some more distance, and even Springbok or Roe deer will become prime targets!



Whether you are looking to hyper-optimize your hit energy and meat loss, enjoy your favorite real-life ammo on a virtual hunt, or if you can't wait to fire up those Excel sheets and do a bit of shooting science with newly added ballistic data (we know you're out there!), Ammo change will be waiting for you as a part of a free update that will come to Way of the Hunter alongside the Lintukoto Reserve DLC on August 2nd, 2024.

See you then, hunters!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3091570/Way_of_the_Hunter__Lintukoto_Reserve/

Explore the Majestic Lintukoto Reserve in Way of the Hunter's New DLC!



Bratislava, Slovakia / Vienna, Austria - July 18, 2024: Today, Nine Rocks Games and THQ Nordic announced the upcoming DLC for Way of the Hunter: Lintukoto Reserve. Discover the challenges of hunting in the chilly swamps, icy lakes, and wintry forests of Scandinavia.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3091570/Way_of_the_Hunter__Lintukoto_Reserve/

[h3]Watch the trailer here: [/h3]
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[h2]Discover the Lintukoto Reserve[/h2]

The Lintukoto Reserve is a natural paradise that showcases the rich biodiversity and stunning beauty of Scandinavian habitats. Amid chilly swamps and icy lakes, you will find Lintukoto Reserve, a chilly yet welcoming hunting resort. The harsh weather and lack of resources require animals to adapt and compete fiercely. This is why the hunting here is so difficult yet so rewarding. Lintukoto Reserve showcases the rich biodiversity and stunning beauty of Scandinavian habitats. Encounter wildlife such as the stealthy Northern Lynx, majestic Mountain Reindeer, or rare Arctic Fox.



The Lintukoto Reserve DLC for Way of the Hunter is coming on August 2, 2024, and will be available at an SRP of € 9.99 / $ 9.99. The base game Way of the Hunter is required to play, and it's available for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S at an SRP of $ 39.99 / € 39.99 / £ 34.99.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1288320/Way_of_the_Hunter/

For more info:
Website: http://wayofthehunter.com

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