Wowza, THQ Nordic just wrapped up their 2025 Showcase and, honestly, my brain’s still buzzing. Sooo many new games. Like, I can’t even—let’s dive in.
First up, Tarsier (the brains behind Little Nightmares, remember those creepy chillers?) has a new horror fest called Reanimal. Picture this: you’re sucked into this terrifying game world with orphaned siblings. The monsters, the friends, the sheer “What-am-I-doing-here” vibe. You can play it solo or scream with a buddy in co-op. It’s narrative-rich, they say. But, is it too rich? Hmm, maybe. Who knows?
Switch gears to something totally different. SpongeBob, anyone? Titans of the Tide. Yeah, you heard that right. You get to be either Patrick or SpongeBob. And, wait for it, there’s freaking David Hasselhoff doing his music thing. Yeah, he’s still at it. Comes out on PS5 November 18. If that’s your jam, jump on the pre-order train. Costume DLCs? Yep. Want every SpongeBob thing ever? Diva! Go for the Bikini Bottom Bundle or snag the Ghostly Edition. Steelbook, patches, random collectibles—like, what even is a lenticular print?
Now, buckle up RPG fans. They remade Gothic 1. Alkimia Interactive’s calling it their baby or something. I dunno. There’s a demo now so go wild in the Valley of the Mines, spoiler-free (they promise). Just don’t expect it in the final game. Still cool? Maybe.
Oh, and Eternal Life of Goldman. Another game, another shattered life. I mean, who’s Goldman? Vaguely platform-y, loads of exploration. The vibe? Dark with extra shadows. It’s a precision thing—like threading a needle… in the dark. Intriguing? You tell me.
And Tides of Tomorrow? Digixart’s behind it. Think Route 96, but now it’s all post-apocalyptic with choices that actually matter. Like, can we not ruin this world too, please?
Okay, confessing here—Wreckfest franchise? My guilty pleasure. Smashing cars relieves all kinds of stress. Wreckfest 2, folks. Realistic damage and chaos swirled into arcade fun. Drops on PS5 in 2026, so mark your calendars. Or not. Your call.
Titan Quest II is next on the list. Ancient Greece, mythology, gods—the whole shebang. Class-less characters, kinda like life? Pick masteries, forge a hero, battle those legendary types we’ve all heard of.
Finally, Wreckreation. Fancy racing over a dinosaur’s head? Yep, you can now. Open world, countless cars, and literally change the game world as you play with the Game DJ. Have friends? Show them your wacky stunts. It’s arriving on PS5 soon-ish. Thrill seekers rejoice, I guess.
And that’s it. Or maybe not. Who knows what surprises they’ll pop up with next at Gamescom. Stay tuned, folks.
