🎮 THQ Nordic 2025 Showcase Recap: Gothic Remake, SpongeBob Titans, Tides of Tomorrow & More

The THQ Nordic 2025 Showcase just wrapped up, and it delivered a massive lineup that blends nostalgia, innovation, and a wide variety of genres. From remakes of cult classics to original new IPs, the showcase had something for nearly every type of gamer.

Here’s a full breakdown of everything that was revealed, announced, or shown off at the event, including key details on Gothic 1 Remake, Tides of Tomorrow, SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide, Reanimal, and Wreckfest 2 — among others.

👻 Reanimal – A New Horror Journey from the Creators of Little Nightmares

Fans of unsettling platformer horror rejoice — the studio behind Little Nightmares I & II, Tarsier Studios, is back with a brand-new IP: Reanimal.

In Reanimal, players will control a pair of orphaned siblings trying to survive in a surreal and nightmarish world. The showcase included a first-look gameplay trailer, revealing creepy environments, spine-chilling monsters, and oddly heartwarming companions along the way.

Key highlights:

Rich narrative with themes of trauma, family, and transformation
Online and couch co-op multiplayer, so you don’t have to face the fear alone
A “hellish gamescape” aesthetic that feels both beautiful and terrifying

The emotional storytelling and visual style of Little Nightmares seems to carry forward here, with a new emphasis on cooperative play and a broader narrative scope.

🌊 SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide – Hasselhoff, Patrick, and a Bundle of Fun

SpongeBob fans are eating well this year. The newly announced SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide is coming to PS5 on November 18, 2025, and it’s bringing the fun in full force.

The game features dual playable characters — Patrick and SpongeBob — with the ability to switch between them at will, something fans have wanted for years. The story is packed with humor, heart, and even musical moments featuring David Hasselhoff himself.

Pre-order bonuses include:

Natural Costume DLC (free with any edition)
Ghostly Digital Edition with the Tidal Season Pass
Bikini Bottom Bundle (all SpongeBob games + DLC)
Physical Ghostly Collector’s Edition: Steelbook, keychain, patch & lenticular prints

This game seems to perfectly walk the line between fan service and genuinely fun platforming. It’s likely to be a hit with both younger players and nostalgic adults.

🧙 Gothic 1 Remake – Return to the Valley of Mines

A standout moment of the showcase was a detailed look at the long-awaited Gothic 1 Remake. Originally released in 2001, Gothic is a cult-classic European RPG that’s finally getting the overhaul it deserves, thanks to THQ Nordic’s Alkimia Interactive.

This is not just a graphical update — the remake is a complete reimagining, modernized for today’s RPG fans while retaining the grit and depth of the original.

Starting today, players can download a demo that takes them into the “Nyras Prologue,” offering a spoiler-free taste of the game’s mechanics and world-building. Importantly, this demo won’t be part of the final release, so it’s a unique experience exclusive to this window.

Bonus announcement: The Gothic Classics Collection (Gothic 1, 2, and 3) is also coming to PS5 in 2026.

🌊 Tides of Tomorrow – Decision-Based Multiplayer Storytelling

From the minds behind Road 96, Digixart introduced Tides of Tomorrow, a narrative-rich game with a twist: asynchronous multiplayer gameplay.

Players make decisions in a vibrant post-apocalyptic setting, and those choices influence the world not only for you — but for others as well. Every action echoes across the community, creating a living, reactive game world.

This concept is ambitious and refreshing. Digixart is known for their strong storytelling and stylized worlds, and Tides of Tomorrow could redefine how we think about player choice in multiplayer games.

🧨 Wreckfest 2 – Crash, Bash, Repeat

One of the most beloved modern destruction racers is making a comeback with Wreckfest 2, now officially in development for PS5, with a release date set for 2026.

Built by Bugbear Entertainment, the sequel promises:

The return of realistic vehicular destruction
Larger tracks, more customization, and brutal online multiplayer
A more refined blend of arcade racing and simulation

Wreckfest 2 looks like a chaotic blast, retaining what made the first game great while ramping up the destruction to new levels.

🪓 Titan Quest II – Mythology and Mayhem Return

Titan Quest II is officially in the works, and fans of action-RPGs have plenty to be excited about. The game retains its roots in mythological storytelling while embracing modern design sensibilities.

Here’s what’s confirmed:

Set in ancient Greece, with brand-new mythological environments
Dual Mastery system for deep character customization
Tons of loot, fast-paced combat, and massive boss fights
A world teeming with legendary creatures and gods

With a 2026 release window, THQ Nordic is giving this sequel room to breathe and live up to the legacy of the original.

🔧 Wreckreation – Build Your Own Racing Chaos

Taking cues from both Burnout and Trackmania, Wreckreation is a massive open-world arcade racer that encourages creativity above all else.

The headline feature? Real-time world editing. Players can:

Change the weather, music, time of day, and traffic instantly
Use the Game DJ to remix the game on the fly
Create wild stunt tracks, complete with loops, ramps, and dinosaurs
Share their creations with friends and race them live

Featuring 60+ vehicles and limitless potential for insane custom challenges, Wreckreation is shaping up to be one of the most creative racing games ever made. Expect it on PS5 later this year.

🧱 The Eternal Life of Goldman – Platforming with a Dark Soul

One of the most visually striking games in the showcase was The Eternal Life of Goldman, a 2.5D action-platformer with strong storytelling elements.

The trailer revealed:

A beautifully animated, yet somber world
Combat and exploration-focused gameplay
A layered narrative centered on Goldman, a tragic protagonist with a mysterious past

With precise platforming and rich world-building, this title could scratch the itch for fans of Hollow Knight and Ori.

🎮 Final Thoughts – A Diverse Lineup Built for All Gamers

The THQ Nordic 2025 Showcase delivered a little bit of everything:

Emotional horror (Reanimal)
Beloved franchises reimagined (Gothic 1 Remake, Titan Quest II)
Light-hearted licensed fun (SpongeBob)
Genre-blending experiments (Tides of Tomorrow, Wreckreation)
Gritty sequels (Wreckfest 2)

And best of all? Many of these titles will be playable at Gamescom 2025, just a few weeks away. THQ Nordic has proven once again that they know how to support both core and casual audiences — and they’re not afraid to take risks along the way.

📌 Which announcement from THQ Nordic’s showcase are you most excited about? Let us know in the comments or share your thoughts with us on social media!