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Nightdive Studios CEO would love to see Eternal Darkness get re-released

Stephen Kick lamented that Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem is still currently trapped on the original GameCube.

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During QuakeCon 2025, Nightdive Studios had the pleasure of revealing its latest project alongside id Software, Bethesda, Raven Software, and Microsoft. With another in the books following the release of System Shock 2 Remastered and other solid projects this year, eyes are on the future for what Nightdive does next. What could that be? Well, we started by asking CEO, Stephen Kick, and VP of Business Development, Larry Kuperman, what their remaining bucket list projects were. A few answers were shared, but one that stood out was Eternal Darkness, which is high up on Kick's list.

We got to talk with Kuperman and Kick about their current dream projects during a QuakeCon 2025 interview. It was there that we asked Kick not only where Nightdive goes from here, but what he and Kuperman themselves would like to pursue. It should come as no surprise that they agreed they're still chasing No One Lives Forever, but then Kick shared an interesting further choice.

[Eternal Darkness] has been kind of locked behind the GameCube/Nintendo wall all this time, and it's something I would personally love to see get re-released.

Stephen Kick is referring to Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem, which is a 2002 horror game released by Silicon Knights exclusively on the GameCube. To this day, it remains solely on that platform. What's more, it would probably take quite some effort to remaster or re-release because of many features of the game that comprised its horror elements, such as playing as if it was turning down your TV's volume or turning off the console.

Nonetheless, if anyone would be capable of bringing a game like Eternal Darkness to new audiences, Nightdive is on a short list of developers that could pull it off. Be sure to check out the full interview and our Nightdive Studios topic for more news and features.

 

[keefged4]

They've said this before I'm sure. If anyone could do it right, it'd be Nightdive. I hope they get to re-release it.

 

[Angry_Megalodon]

YES, please.

 

[Goalus]

Heavy Metal FAKK 2 or SIN would be nice, too.

 

[Judge Magister]

Heavy Metal FAKK 2 or SIN would be nice, too.

SIN Reloaded was announced but it didn't happen yet

 

[graywolf323]

if they could release NOLF, NOLF 2, and Contract JACK it'd be a miracle and I'd give them all my money

 

[adamsapple]

They've said this before I'm sure. If anyone could do it right, it'd be Nightdive. I hope they get to re-release it.

I think Nintendo won't let them

They still have the publishing rights to the game IIRC.

 

[ZehDon]

NOLF and NOLF2 were games I never got to enjoy. Heard nothing but good things, so would be keen for a remaster for modern machines.

 

[keefged4]

I think Nintendo won't let them

They still have the publishing rights to the game IIRC.

Yup, and we all know what Nintendo are like. Saying that though, Goldeneye did come out on xbox a while ago, so its not a complete non-starter

 

[Kacho]

I think Nintendo won't let them

They still have the publishing rights to the game IIRC.

Nintendo let Fatal Frame multiplat ports happen. It's not out of the question.

 

[BigLee74]

NOlf Way! I'm down for that!

 

[Zuzu]

Nintendo might put it on the Switch 2's GameCube app one day

 

[adamsapple]

Nintendo let Fatal Frame multiplat ports happen. It's not out of the question.

Oh yeah good point.

Fingers crossed.

 

[ClanOfNone]

The NoLF games are great, the level formula is kinda like Goldeneye, but with cheeky Austin Powers style dialogue.

Gimme TRON 2.0 Re-Rezzed. GIMME

 

[Miyazaki’s Slave]

SIN Reloaded was announced but it didn't happen yet

Holy SHIT Jc...

 

[m14]

That's great but the people demand Area 51 from the PS2.

 

[Deerock71]

Nightdive doing the Lord's work.

 

[Furozen]

It's a shame that so many games from Monolith Productions are stuck in limbo: NOLF 1&2, Aliens vs Predator 2, Claw, Get Medieval, Gruntz, Sanity: Aiken's Artifact...

We're counting on you, Nightdive. Good luck and never give up!

 

[FoxMcChief]

Just put it out on NSO Expansion.

 

[Dr. Suchong]

Nolf would be amazing.
That game is absolutely hilarious.
Only played the first on Ps2.

 

[AeonGaidenRaiden]

if they could release NOLF, NOLF 2, and Contract JACK it'd be a miracle and I'd give them all my money

You do know you can get these games online and run without issues on modern HW including the steam deck? Theres even upscaled 4k texture packs. Id much rather see them work on something thats way too complicated to get running or needs a proper graphical upgrade.

 

[Jesb]

One of my favourite horror games. I been recently starting it again on my steamdeck. Still very playable today.

 

[Hudo]

They're chasing No One Lives Forever? Fucking yes! Never played NOLF1 but NOLF2 is fucking dope.

 

[SamuraiEdge]

Give them to me!

 

[JimmyRustler]

Amazing game. Rebought and played this this game a couple of years back on the Wii and loved it to bit. What a travesty that it never get a propper re-release.

 

[Connificent]

Hands down my favorite studio
Sure, we had to wait a long ass time on SS remake but they always deliver. Best remasters in the game.

3D realms is to blame for Sin

 

[Mister Wolf]

Remaster this.

 

[OmegaSupreme]

God I hope so. My favorite game. Eternal Darkness came at the perfect time for me. Loved every minute of it.

 

[Connificent]

God I hope so. My favorite game. Eternal Darkness came at the perfect time for me. Loved every minute of it.

You dont say

 

[xrnzaaas]

Bringing back NOLF would be something, it's good they're not giving up.

 

[ResilientBanana]

Requiem Avenging Angel would be a great addition

 

[roosnam1980]

i think they should try remastering some racing games as well
-PGR4
-NFS hot pursuit 2 (ps2 version)
-NFS UG

 

[Connificent]

i think they should try remastering some racing games as well
-PGR4
-NFS hot pursuit 2 (ps2 version)
-NFS UG

Impossible

 

[Paasei]

 

[roosnam1980]

Impossible

 

[ssringo]

No One Lives Forever 1 and 2 NOLF Contract Jack Free Download PC Revival Edition

nolfrevival.tk

But yes, I'd buy a rerelease in a heartbeat. Eternal Darkness too.

 

[HerjansEagleFeeder]

Nightdive doing God's work. One of the absolute best these past years

 

[Stitch]

Bring back Gunman Chronicles