REANIMAL is a cooperative horror adventure from Tarsier Studios, released on February 13, 2026, for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2. Its first DLC chapter, The Prisoner, launched on August 8, 2026, with a second content line, The Expanded World, in progress on a staggered schedule.
REANIMAL, developed by Tarsier Studios and published by THQ Nordic, released on February 13, 2026, for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2. The game's first DLC chapter, The Prisoner, arrived on August 8, 2026, introducing new protagonists, the Soldier and the Prisoner, in a war-torn city. Steam reviews sat at Very Positive with 84% positive from 177 user reviews shortly after launch, with criticism focused on the expansion's short length.
A second DLC line, The Expanded World, was planned in three chapters. For Nintendo Switch 2, THQ Nordic delayed the first chapter from June 9 to September 30, 2026, pushing back the second and third chapters as well, while other platforms kept their original schedule. The content itself remained unchanged. The original soundtrack, with 33 tracks by composers Christian Vasselbring, Jacob Carlsson, and Stefan Almqvist, began streaming on major services in July 2026.
On September 3, 2026, REANIMAL received the Swedish design award Utmarkt Svensk Form, presented by Prince Carl Philip at an August 27 ceremony. The jury praised the game for expanding video games as a medium of artistic expression through environmental storytelling, atmosphere, and interactive design. Tarsier Studios CEO Oliver Melrov said the recognition held great significance for the studio and its work.
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THQ Nordic announced that the cooperative horror adventure REANIMAL has received the Swedish design award Utmarkt Svensk Form. The award ceremony took place in Sweden on August 27, 2026, with Prince Carl Philip of the Swedish Royal Family presenting the prize. REANIMAL is developed by Tarsier Studios, the team behind the Little Nightmares series. Utmarkt Svensk Form is presented by Svensk Form, a Swedish design promotion organization established in 1845, and is positioned as the organization's most prestigious award, selecting outstanding designs from a wide range of fields. The jury's selection reason praised the game for expanding the unique potential of video games as a medium of artistic expression through deep craftsmanship in environmental storytelling, atmosphere, and interactive design, noting that players are guided to explore, interpret, and construct meaning for themselves. Oliver Melrov, CEO of Tarsier Studios, said being recognized by Svensk Form holds great significance for the studio and its work, adding that the team is honored to help showcase Sweden's cultural presence to the world. REANIMAL released on February 13, 2026, and is available for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2. Chapter 1 of the additional content The Expanded World is currently available.
Aug 10
THQ Nordic released REANIMAL - The Prisoner on August 8, the first of three planned DLC chapters for Tarsier Studios' co-op horror game. The expansion introduces new protagonists, the Soldier and the Prisoner, in a war-torn city. It holds a Very Positive rating on Steam with 84% positive reviews from 177 user reviews at the time of writing.
Jul 22
The original soundtrack for the horror adventure game Reanimal has been released on digital streaming services. The album contains 33 tracks by composers Christian Vasselbring, Jacob Carlsson, and Stefan Almqvist. The soundtrack is available on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG.
Jun 2
THQ Nordic announced on June 2 that the first chapter of the 'Reanimal' DLC 'The Expanded World' for Nintendo Switch 2 has been delayed from June 9 to September 30. The second and third chapters are also pushed back. The content itself remains unchanged. Other platforms keep their original release schedule.