THQ Nordic Showcase 2026 Recap: REANIMAL DLC, Way of the Hunter 2, and More
THQ Nordic's annual digital showcase landed with new game reveals, a live DLC drop for REANIMAL, and a pre-order launch for Way of the Hunter 2 arriving September 29.
THQ Nordic Brings the Noise With Its 2026 Showcase
THQ Nordic held its annual digital showcase on August 7, and the publisher came loaded. According to a post on Xbox Wire written by THQ Nordic Marketing Director Melanie Klose, the event delivered first looks and fresh gameplay trailers across a range of upcoming titles, dropped a brand-new DLC the same day it was announced, and kicked off pre-orders for one of the year’s most anticipated hunting sims.
The recap covers what is heading to Xbox specifically, and there is a fair bit to unpack.
REANIMAL Gets Its First DLC Chapter Right Now
The headline drop of the showcase was immediate: REANIMAL: The Prisoner DLC is available today. No waiting, no beta period. You can play it now.
The DLC introduces two new characters, The Soldier and The Prisoner, and plants them in the war-ravaged streets of a place that once felt familiar. The two must survive while stumbling, as the official description puts it, “blindly down a rabbit hole that will change their lives forever.” Players will explore previously unseen areas of the REANIMAL world, traveling both on foot and by other means, uncovering a story that promises experiences darker than the battlefield itself.
For players who want the full package, THQ Nordic is offering 25% off the REANIMAL Digital Deluxe Edition alongside discounts on the Foxhead and Muttonhead Masks.
Way of the Hunter 2 Has a Date and a Pre-Order Perk
After the REANIMAL news, the showcase turned to Way of the Hunter 2, which now has a confirmed release date of September 29. Pre-orders are open as of the showcase.
The sequel promises higher realism, more complex animal behavior, and expanded options for both hunting and managing hunting grounds. According to THQ Nordic, the game takes the hunting simulation genre to a new level of immersion. That is a bold claim, but the original built a dedicated following on exactly those qualities.
There is a loyalty perk attached to the pre-order campaign as well. Any player who already owns Way of the Hunter and pre-orders the sequel will receive a 10% discount. For those who want to get into the first game before September, the Way of the Hunter Ultimate Edition is currently 70% off as part of the ongoing sale.
Gameplay Trailers for Wreckfest 2 and The Eternal Life of Goldman
Beyond the two major beats, the showcase also showed off new gameplay footage from Wreckfest 2 and The Eternal Life of Goldman. The Xbox Wire recap does not go deep on details for either title beyond their inclusion in the trailer roundup, but both games have been part of THQ Nordic’s recent forward-looking slate, and fresh footage is welcome momentum either way.
The Sale Is Running Right Now
Separate from any of the announcements, THQ Nordic is running a Showcase Sale from August 4 through August 10. The sale includes savings of up to 90% across the publisher’s portfolio on Xbox. That window closes tomorrow, so if anything from the THQ Nordic catalog has been sitting on a wishlist, this is the final stretch to act on it.
The showcase landed a clean one-two punch: a DLC that dropped without any runway, and a sequel with a locked date less than two months out. Way of the Hunter 2 on September 29 now sits as one of the more concrete dates on the fall release calendar.
What was announced at the THQ Nordic Showcase 2026?
THQ Nordic revealed new gameplay trailers for Way of the Hunter 2, Wreckfest 2, and The Eternal Life of Goldman, launched the REANIMAL: The Prisoner DLC, and opened pre-orders for Way of the Hunter 2, among other announcements.
When does Way of the Hunter 2 release?
Way of the Hunter 2 is scheduled to release on September 29, according to THQ Nordic.
Is there a discount for existing Way of the Hunter owners who pre-order Way of the Hunter 2?
Yes. All Way of the Hunter owners who pre-order Way of the Hunter 2 will receive a 10% discount, as announced during the showcase.
What is included in the REANIMAL: The Prisoner DLC?
The DLC adds two new playable characters, The Soldier and The Prisoner, new areas to explore, and a new story campaign set in war-ravaged environments.