Darlings, THQ Nordic and Tarsier just pulled the ultimate surprise: REANIMAL’s first DLC chapter, “The Prisoner,” shadow-dropped today for $9.99 during their digital showcase—no warning, no pre-order hype, just straight to your library. Two brand-new characters, the Soldier and the Prisoner, drag you through war-ravaged streets of a once-familiar place, uncovering fresh horrors and twisting the minimalist narrative fans already crave.

Steam lists it live alongside the base game’s PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC platforms, complete with Friend’s Pass co-op so you can scare a buddy without buying twice. Early buzz on X is pure thirst—streamers diving in immediately, calling it more of that signature Tarsier dread without spoiling the rabbit-hole twists. It’s the opening act of a three-chapter arc, so expect the tension to build across unseen corners of the world.

This move feels deliciously confident: drop the goods while the showcase is hot and let the community do the rest of the work. The base game’s atmospheric co-op horror had its fans hooked; now the first expansion lands right when people are still chasing that high. Classic Tarsier—keep them wanting more, one shadowy chapter at a time.