Pinball M out on Switch next week with The Thing, new trailer
Today, Zen Studios nailed down a release date for Pinball M. The game, a horror pinball platformer, hits Switch on November 30, 2023.
Also revealed today is The Thing as the final table in the launch lineup. This one follow the plot of the 1982 film where players can “immerse themselves in a thrilling and suspenseful world inspired by the film and use their pinball skills to battle against the shape-shifting alien set in the arctic tundra of U.S. Outpost #31.”
Here’s an official overview:
Can you trust anyone, even yourself? Fans will find out soon, as Zen Studios’ new pinball experience, Pinball M, releases for consoles and PC on November 30. Zen Studios, in collaboration with Universal Products & Experiences, has revealed The THING Pinball as the final table in the hard-hitting launch lineup for Pinball M. In an immersive and suspenseful experience, The THING Pinball table follows the plot of Universal Pictures’ thrilling 1982 cult-classic film. Players will immerse themselves in a thrilling and suspenseful world inspired by the film and use their pinball skills to battle against the shape-shifting alien set in the arctic tundra of U.S. Outpost #31.
Key Features
- Players will be challenged to survive the vicious attack of the Dog-Thing by shooting its tentacles.
- It’s Bennings! Players will not only be able to watch him transform but then torch what he becomes.
- Players will collect blood samples and shoot the reagent cartridge to reveal the impostor.
- We found something in the ice! Players will lock, then bust open the balls for BURIED IN ICE multi-ball.
- Players will rig their own TNT to blow up the base and The Thing in a wild Wizard Mode.
Zen Studios COO Mel Kirk said today: “The Thing Pinball is an authentic homage to the 1982 film, and features original clips from the film itself. It gives long-time horror fans a go-to table in Pinball M, and completes our extraordinary line-up for launch.”
We have a trailer promoting Pinball M’s release date and The Thing table below.
