REANIMAL News

THQ Nordic is thrilled to announce its Steam Next Fest line-up, offering players around the world the chance to experience three highly-anticipated titles through exclusive demos. REANIMAL will be available starting Monday, October 13.

In this exclusive, co-op demo, players start at the very beginning, including the reunion of orphaned siblings trying to survive the most dire circumstances. The Boy and The Girl, our protagonists then begin their desperate search for their missing friends together. Explore eerie environments such as the Mill and Trainyard, uncover the first fragments of the dark mystery that binds this unsettling world.

But danger lurks in the fog: as you search for Hood, you’ll come face-to-face with the grotesque captor known only as Sniffer. From Tarsier Studios, the creators of Little Nightmares™ I and II, the demo offers a taste of the impossible terrors to come.

Check out the latest trailer:
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Download the assets: https://media.thqnordic.com/

REANIMAL is one of the strangest games I have ever played. Even as I sit here reflecting on everything I experienced at gamescom 2025, it is the one I cannot get out of my mind. Developed by Tarsier Studios, the team behind Little Nightmares and Little Nightmares II, REANIMAL tells the story of two orphans exploring a “hellish island” in search of safety. But with this being a horror game, survival is never that simple. They quickly learn there are many dangers waiting to harm them, and only their wits can keep them alive.

On the surface, it may sound similar to Tarsier’s previous work, but there is something deeply unsettling about REANIMAL. The studio has managed to inject unease into almost every scene. I did not expect this level of tension when I sat down for my gameplay demo at a behind-closed-doors session, but within minutes of picking up the controller alongside another member of the press, it was clear REANIMAL is something special.

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Desperately looking for more REANIMAL footage? Can't make it to Gamescom to play the demo at our booth? Fear not! IGN has got some new exclusive footage for everyone:

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Yep, we’re heading to Cologne again! THQ Nordic is thrilled to welcome you to gamescom 2025, where we’ll be showcasing three of our finest games. While one title must remain hidden like a treasure chest for now, the other two are well-known and highly anticipated.

Are you ready for the Gothic 1 Remake? Visit our booth in Hall 7 and immerse yourself in this legendary German RPG, now reborn in stunning Unreal Engine 5.
Check out the latest trailer: https://youtu.be/cRp9XeVk_0Q

Are you tough and not easily scared? Prove it by checking out Tarsier Studios’ brand-new horror game, REANIMAL, in Cologne. If you’ve got the guts, watch the latest trailer: https://youtu.be/bSAyHAzqQxk

As mentioned, we’ve got one more secret title waiting for players in Cologne. We can’t reveal anything yet, but we promise it’ll be worth the wait and a lot of fun! Stay tuned for the big announcement during the THQ Nordic Digital Showcase on August 1, 2025, live at 12:00 pm (PDT), 3:00 pm (EDT), 21:00 (CEST), and 22:00 (MSK).

Check out the THQ Nordic Digital Showcase 2025 website: https://showcase.thqnordic.com/

THQ Nordic's playable games at gamescom 2025, Hall 7.1, Booth A11/B10
- Gothic Remake
- REANIMAL
- The Secret Game™

THQ Nordic's gamescom lineup will be streamed
Can’t make it to Cologne? We’ve got you covered. THQ Nordic is partnering with well-known content creators and international press outlets to stream live from our booth directly to your screens. Expect in-depth interviews with our developers and your favorite creators streaming our games. As gamescom approaches, we’ll share more details about participating channels and outlets.

Horror Game Awards Co-Creators and Jurors sat down with Dave Mervik of TarsierStudios to talk about all things REANIMAL.

The interview/podcast will go live tomorrow, Friday March 14th at 19:00 GMT/UTC.

For more information and links, see here:
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