‘A modern restoration’
Do androids dream of current-gen remasters? That’s the question Nightdive Studios looks to answer with “a modern restoration” of the1997 point-and-clickBlade Runnergame.
Nightdive’s work onBlade Runnerincludes using the developer’s proprietary KEX engine to modernize the game. The remaster features: “Updated character models and animations, upscaled cutscenes using machine learning algorithms, widescreen resolution support, keyboard and controller customization, and much more.”
This sort of project has been Nightdive’s bread and butter for a while now. Itslist of re-releasesover the past seven years is quite extensive. Some of the more notable ones areSystem Shock 2, the first twoTurokgames, and the upcomingDoom 64. Currently, Nightdive is also working on a remake of the originalSystem Shock.
Blade Runneris set to launch sometime in 2020, probably nearthat other cyberpunk gamethat’s releasing this year — but no date has been announced yet. It’s branching out in terms of platform, though. The 1997Blade Runnerwas only available on PC; this re-release is coming to PC, PS4, Switch, and Xbox One. If you don’t feel like waiting,the original is available on GOG for $10.
