Nightdive Studios is a video game developer based in Vancouver, Washington, and a subsidiary of Atari SA. Founded in November 2012 by Stephen and Alix Kick, former video game artists for Sony Online Entertainment, Nightdive Studios is dedicated to preserving and revitalizing classic video games. Their mission is to ensure these games are accessible on modern platforms without the need for outdated hardware or drivers.
The studio is renowned for its work in obtaining rights to abandonware games, updating them for compatibility with contemporary systems, and re-releasing them via digital distribution services like GOG.com and Steam. One of their notable achievements was the re-release of System Shock 2 in February 2013, which was made possible through negotiations with the rights holder, Star Insurance Company.
Nightdive Studios employs the internally developed KEX Engine to bring these classic games back to life, providing gamers with the opportunity to experience beloved titles from the past in a modern context. Their portfolio includes over 90 re-released games, each meticulously updated to run smoothly on current hardware. With a team of industry veterans passionate about gaming, Nightdive Studios continues to track down lost and forgotten gaming treasures, ensuring they are treasured once more.
Nightdive Studios has a strong presence on YouTube and other media platforms. They have a dedicated YouTube channel where they share updates, gameplay trailers, interviews, and deep dives into the games they are working on. Here are a few notable videos:
- Nightdive Dives Into The Thing: Remastered | Deep Dive Episode 1 – This is the first episode of their “Deep Dive” series, where they cover games with insights from their development team and special guests.
- Nightdive Studios | Resurrecting the Games You Love – A video highlighting their mission and achievements, including their successful Kickstarter campaign for the System Shock reboot.
- Humongous Entertainment Launch – Night Dive Studios Trailer – A trailer announcing the launch of classic Humongous Entertainment titles on Steam.
You can find more videos and updates on their YouTube channel. They also engage with their community through social media platforms like Facebook and X.