Heretic and Hexen Remaster on Switch

Nightdive Studios reimagines two classic shooters with new content and modern tweaks, delivered for Nintendo Switch.

Heretic and Hexen Remaster Revives 90s Shooters on Switch

Nightdive Studios has released Heretic and Hexen as a bundled remaster on Nintendo Switch, adding two new episodes and a batch of quality of life improvements. The package includes both games, their expansion packs Shadow of the Serpent Riders and Deathkings of the Dark Citadel, plus two brand new episodes Faith Revived and Vestiges of Grandeur. Players can toggle between widescreen and 4:3, adjust resolution, and choose from six crosshair designs. Gyro aiming is supported, and performance is locked to 60fps.

Heretic retains its fantasy setting and familiar core of spellcasting and dungeon crawling, while Hexen adds different classes and interconnected level design. Nightdive adds map markers to ease navigation, and players can switch classes mid-game via terminals. Online multiplayer works, with some jank when connections are unstable, but overall it’s functional. The Raven Vault behind-the-scenes content adds value for fans. The mix of new content and modern options makes this more than a simple remaster.

On the market, Nightdive’s approach shows a growing appetite for retro titles refreshed with contemporary playability. The package demonstrates that remasters can be more than nostalgia by weaving in new episodes, updated audio, and accessibility features. That strategy widens audience reach beyond old fans and can sustain interest in classic IPs.

Yet there are caveats. Charging for a remaster with substantial added content invites scrutiny on value and pricing. The industry trend toward expanding a title’s life through added material raises questions about how far preservation should go before it becomes a new product. Still, the care shown here — in level design, balance, and presentation — suggests a thoughtful model for future nostalgia projects.

Highlights

A careful blend of old and new, this remaster respects its roots while inviting a broader audience to play.