THQ Nordic Showcase 2026: News, Trailers & Reveals

After a quiet summer break, the gaming world was waiting for something fresh. Enter THQ Nordic, which recently dropped a showcase packed not with blockbuster titles, but with deep dives into incredibly niche genres and unique intellectual properties. This latest presentation offered fans of specific interactive entertainment a tantalizing glimpse into what’s coming from the studio’s various beloved properties.

The focus shifted away from massive Xbox or PlayStation exclusives, instead highlighting games that scratch those very specific, often delightfully quirky, artistic and gameplay instincts. From karaoke chaos to feudal management, THQ Nordic demonstrated a rich ecosystem of creativity waiting to be explored.

One of the highlights was the musical merriment packed into Let’s Sing 2027. This upcoming title is set to dominate the karaoke video game space by featuring thirty-five songs from artists like Ariana Grande and Chappell Roan, allowing players to belt out radio-friendly tunes with or without original vocals. Adding an extra layer of nostalgia, a special ABBA pack is also slated for release on November 3rd, bringing thirty-two tracks that will transport players back to the golden age of disco.

For those who enjoy classic arcade fun reimagined, Zen Studios showcased their extensive collection of Pinball FX tables. The studio has assembled an impressive roster of IP, ranging from Peanuts to Star Wars, ensuring that fans of pinball have a universe of retro action available on nearly every PC and console.

Diving into adventure, new content is on the horizon for Reanimal: The Prisoner with the addition of The Prisoner DLC. While this expansion doesn’t involve a direct crossover with the ’60s TV show that inspired the series, fans can look forward to fresh environmental puzzles and challenging obstacles set within a dramatic, battle-scarred landscape.

In the tactical combat sphere, developer Campfire Cabal unveiled new footage for Expeditions: Samurai. This upcoming turn-based combat game, set in feudal Japan, is currently available in early access on PC. The developers plan to refine the experience through three major updates focused on balancing gameplay, exploration, stealth, and combat.

The world of fantasy RPGs continues to evolve with titles like Titan Quest 2. Showing off new gameplay, today’s trailer introduced the powerful Spirit Mastery skills, allowing players to manipulate life and death forces in combat. Following suit, the armored vehicle genre gets a boost with updates for Call to Arms: Panzer Elite, which now includes two new missions and additions of the M18 Hellcat and M24 Chaffee tanks for PC.

For fans of sprawling narratives and handcrafted worlds, The Eternal Life of Goldman continues to impress with its stunning visuals, elaborate boss fights, and meticulous level design. Though a release date is still pending, this title is set to arrive on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.

Management fans can prepare for strategy in The Guild: Europa 1410. This feudal management game is hitting early access in September, challenging players to control local peasants and establish a mighty kingdom while navigating legitimate and less-than-legal methods of fortune-making.

Action enthusiasts are also catered to with Wreckfest 2, which offered a thrilling sizzle reel showcasing the sheer chaos and destruction derby racing that defines the experience. Meanwhile, fans of gothic adventure can look forward to console releases for the classic series, including Gothic Classic, Gothic 2: Complete Classic, and Gothic 3 Classic.

Rounding out the announcement was the reveal of Gothi: A Shadow’s Quest, an upcoming title that will launch via the Gamefound crowdfunding platform on September 30th. And for those looking to sprinkle some familiar fun onto their Nintendo Switch library, several THQ Nordic games, including Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed and SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide, are already available or coming soon to the Switch.