The THQ Nordic Showcase 2026 takes place this Friday, August 7, 2026, at 9 p.m. French time. The publisher will present games and content from its catalog, including trailers, release dates and new details about upcoming expansions. Follow the day’s announcements via the latest video game news.
Key points
- The THQ Nordic Showcase 2026 will be broadcast in France on August 7, 2026, at 9 p.m.
- Wreckfest 2, Titan Quest II, Way of the Hunter 2 and The Guild – Europa 1410 are among the featured games.
- The presentation will be available on THQ Nordic’s official website, YouTube and Twitch.
- DLC dates, platforms and prices will need to be confirmed separately for each game.
When to watch the THQ Nordic Showcase
The THQ Nordic Showcase 2026 begins at 9 p.m. in France, noon in Los Angeles and 3 p.m. in New York. The livestream will be available through the official presentation website, YouTube and Twitch.
The program notably includes Wreckfest 2, Titan Quest II, Way of the Hunter 2 and The Guild – Europa 1410. Before the livestream, no single date or price had been announced for all the DLC.
Several games, several announcements
Xbox Wire confirmed the event in a publication dated August 7, 2026. It will begin at 9 p.m. in mainland France and stream across several platforms. The official showcase website also lists a broadcast on THQ Nordic’s dedicated page.
The schedule will have to be read title by title. A date revealed during the livestream could apply to a specific game, an expansion or a console version. Presenting it as one global release date for the entire THQ Nordic catalog would therefore be inaccurate.
Every DLC will need its own details
An expansion can extend a campaign, add a new area or alter a progression loop. It can also be limited to a handful of missions, characters or items.
Recent communications mainly present a selection of projects. They do not describe one expansion pass or a shared price list. Each piece of content will need to be assessed separately once its details are announced.
The official list notably includes Expeditions: Samurai, The Eternal Life of Goldman, Gothic 1 Remake and Reanimal. The showcase website also displays Let’s Sing 2027, Let’s Sing ABBA and Call to Arms: Panzer Elite.
This variety is an asset for THQ Nordic, bringing together mythological role-playing, demolition racing and horror adventure. It also makes direct comparisons between prices and schedules less straightforward.
Platforms and multiplayer details are still unclear
The platform will directly affect the reach of each announcement. An expansion available on PC and current consoles will reach a larger community than content limited to one version. Cross-play could also influence how useful an update is for groups of friends.
The showcase information does not yet establish whether each project will include co-op or cross-platform play. Those features will need to be checked in the official listings for the relevant games.
Xbox players can follow the announcements through the Xbox Wire publication dedicated to the showcase. PC players will then need to identify the store involved. Availability on PlayStation and Nintendo consoles must be confirmed separately for each title.
A catalog overview rather than a complete roadmap
The THQ Nordic Showcase looks more like a snapshot of the publisher’s catalog than a detailed roadmap. Several projects can move forward at different speeds and with different levels of polish. The event will offer an overview, but each game’s listing will still matter before any purchase decision.
Unlike events such as a Nintendo Direct or an Xbox Games Showcase, which sometimes pair each announcement with a date, platform and trailer, THQ Nordic is taking a broader approach. That format suits a catalog combining projects nearing release with productions that are still some way off.
The livestream may help players decide which games to add to a wishlist, but it does not yet justify pre-ordering DLC. Price, release date, platforms and included content will be essential when comparing an expansion with a full game or a season pass.
Existing players have the most to gain
Players already following Titan Quest II, Wreckfest 2 or Way of the Hunter 2 may find a release date in the livestream, turning an uncertain wait into a concrete appointment.
In a hunting, racing or role-playing game, well-designed DLC can revive a community without disrupting the identity of the original title. Content that feels too fragmented or expensive, however, may struggle against full releases already scheduled.
Players will therefore be watching for precise information about platforms, editions, included content and the date when each item can actually be played. Further updates are available through the news section and our gaming articles.
Details worth watching
- Which expansions will receive a precise release date? This will separate near-term content from projects still in development.
- Which DLC will have a clearly defined price and edition? That information will matter before any pre-order or pass purchase.
- Will the featured games offer co-op or cross-play? These features can determine how appealing a title is to groups of friends.
Frequently asked questions
What time does the THQ Nordic Showcase start in France?
The livestream starts on August 7, 2026, at 9 p.m. French time.
Does an update apply to the entire catalog?
No. Each game must receive its own details.
Are the DLC prices already known?
No. Prices and editions must be confirmed separately for each piece of content.
Where can you watch the official presentation?
The livestream is available on the official showcase website, as well as on THQ Nordic’s YouTube and Twitch channels.
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Verified sources
These links can be used to verify the key information in this article.
- news.xbox.com: Xbox Wire, an official source dated 2026-08-07, confirms the latest THQ Nordic Showcase 2026 news and serves as the main recent evidence.
- showcase.thqnordic.com: the official THQ Nordic Showcase website, active on 2026-08-07, lists the livestream time, broadcast channels and featured games.
- youtube.com: THQ Nordic’s official YouTube channel, with a video published on 2026-06-23, the showcase’s “Save the Date” teaser, used as official video support rather than the main evidence of recency.
