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I was too busy playing the incredibleDUSKandSmash Bros. Ultimatethis weekend to notice the news, but Atari and Nightdive Studios will be bringing a remastered version of ’90s classicBloodto digital storefronts. Not much is known about the project, but Atari has promised it will talk more “in the coming weeks.”
If you’re wondering about the extent of the remaster, Nightdive has stated it is aiming for “a better user experience for contemporary audiences.” That likely means this will be along the lines ofTurokinstead of a full-on remake likeSystem Shockis getting. Nightdive will be including Vulkan and DirectX support along with modern netcode and Steamworks integration for mods. The game will be available on GOG and Steam in the “One Whole Unit” package that contains the game and its expansions.
For those unfamiliar,Bloodis one of the few games built on the “Build Engine” in the ’90s. This is the same tech that poweredDuke Nukem 3DandShadow Warriorbut was actually developed by Monolith. Monolith would later go on to create the brilliantNo One Lives ForeverandF.E.A.R., but started more with a humble take onDoom. I say humble, butBloodis probably the craziest of the Build Engine trifecta of the ’90s.
Seeing as how I’m always down for some classic FPS action, sign me up. I’m happy to see that Nightdive is still doing the Lord’s work after all this time.
