Nightdive Studios, the acclaimed specialists in breathing new life into classic games, has reached out to its community for input on which PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 titles deserve the remaster treatment. With an impressive eight game releases in just 2023-2024 alone—including acclaimed revivals of Turok 3, Star Wars: Dark Forces, and The Thing—the studio continues to set the standard for quality remasters. Their collaboration with id Software on Quake 2 and Doom remasters further cements their reputation. Currently, Nightdive is preparing for the June launch of System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster.

For many gamers, accepting that Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 have entered the 'retro' category is a bittersweet realization. Xbox 360 enthusiasts faced particular disappointment last summer when Microsoft closed the console's digital marketplace, leaving many scrambling to secure digital titles unavailable on newer systems. The past year also witnessed a resurgence of 360/PS3 remasters, with Capcom's Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster and Grasshopper Manufacture's revivals of Lollipop Chainsaw and Shadows of the Damned leading the charge.

Nightdive appears determined to maintain momentum in seventh-generation remasters, recently using Twitter to crowdsource fan opinions about which games from that era deserve revitalization. Among the most frequent requests were Starbreeze Studios classics like the Riddick series (particularly Assault on Dark Athena) and the atmospheric 2007 shooter The Darkness. Japanese RPGs Lost Odyssey and Blue Dragon from Mistwalker also featured prominently in fan suggestions, alongside Sega's cult classic Yakuza: Dead Souls.

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Given Nightdive's expertise in first and third-person shooter remasters, The Darkness would be a natural fit. The Riddick games, beloved by original Xbox and 360 communities, would likely prove equally successful. While Lost Odyssey and Blue Dragon represent a departure from Nightdive's usual fare, Microsoft's ownership of both IPs could facilitate collaboration. As for Yakuza: Dead Souls, Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio's current productivity with the Like a Dragon series might mean they'd prefer handling any potential remaster internally.

Mark your calendars for June 26, when System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster launches across PlayStation, Xbox, PC, and Switch platforms. Additionally, Sin Reloaded awaits its release window, potentially arriving later this year. With Nightdive's remarkable output speed, fans won't have to wait long to discover which classic—whether from the 360/PS3 era or otherwise—will receive the studio's signature treatment next.