Stephen Kick, the CEO of Nightdive Studios and the visionary director behind the highly anticipated 2023 System Shock remake, has sent ripples of excitement through the gaming community with a cryptic tweet hinting at the possibility of remastering and porting the 2007 first-person shooter, The Darkness, to PC.
The spark for this speculation ignited when a Twitter user pleaded for a remaster and PC port of The Darkness, to which Kick responded with a tantalizing “IT’S ON THE LIST.” This enigmatic statement has set fans of the beloved PS3/Xbox 360 title abuzz with excitement, although the exact implications of this “list” remain shrouded in mystery.
Nightdive Studios has earned a reputation for its meticulous modern remasters of classic games. In addition to the highly anticipated System Shock remake scheduled for release in 2023, the studio has previously breathed new life into titles like Doom 64 in 2020, along with remastered editions of Shadow Man and Forsaken. Given this track record, it’s not surprising that fans have speculated about Nightdive’s interest in The Darkness, originally developed by Starbreeze Studios.
However, it’s crucial to note that Kick’s tweet, while brimming with promise, does not confirm any official project underway. In the absence of an official trailer or an announcement on Nightdive Studios’ Twitter account, it’s wise to temper expectations and consider this as a hint of interest rather than a definitive confirmation.
For those unfamiliar with The Darkness, it draws inspiration from Top Cow Productions’ comic book series of the same name and follows the adventures of Jackie Estacado. He awakens to an ancient, malevolent force inherited through his bloodline after becoming the target of assassination by the Franchetti crime family’s Don. The game garnered widespread acclaim upon its original release and even spawned a sequel in 2012, which made its way to PC.
While Stephen Kick’s tweet certainly fuels hope for fans of this iconic first-person shooter, it’s advisable to approach the news with cautious optimism, as official details remain scarce at this point.
