Blood: Refreshed Supply lands Dec 4 with source-level overhaul

Nightdive Studios has announced Blood: Refreshed Supply – a new remaster of Monolith’s 1997 cult FPS rebuilt using the original source code. The studio positions it as its most authentic take on Blood to date, following 2019’s Fresh Supply, which was assembled without access to the codebase. The new version introduces visual upgrades, gameplay refinements, and additional scenarios curated with preservation in mind. Nightdive also says this release marks Blood’s first appearance on Xbox consoles. The game is set to launch on December 4 on multiple platforms, including Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S.

Rebuilt from the original source

Fresh Supply relied on reverse engineering; Refreshed Supply does not. Nightdive’s team spent years tracking down the code and rebuilt the remaster around it to better match the 1997 game’s feel and logic.

“Reverse engineering is extremely time-consuming and is prone to mistakes, leading to various aspects of gameplay feeling off,” said lead KEX developer Samuel “Kaiser” Villareal.

With the source available, Nightdive says it could align behavior and balance more closely to the original design.

“Having the source code to work from not only enables us to make a faithful remaster that matches the original in terms of look and feel, it also allows us to see how the original developers designed the game,” added Larry Kuperman, VP of Business Development.

The studio notes that recovering legacy code is often difficult; CEO Stephen Kick emphasized a preservation-first approach when original materials surface.

“It’s often difficult to obtain the original source code for classic video games… Every time we do discover original code, we make our best efforts to preserve it,” said Stephen Kick.

Key upgrades and gameplay changes

Refreshed Supply introduces a mix of visual improvements and systemic tweaks intended to bring the remaster closer to the DOS release while smoothing rough edges from past builds. Nightdive highlights the following:

• Remade cutscenes and broader visual updates
• 4K at 120 FPS on Xbox Series X
• Notable improvements to player movement feel
• Expanded options for enemy behavior
• Bug fixes across the original levels
• Restored, previously cut weather effects
• Additional level refinements not implemented in Fresh Supply

Platforms and console features

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Nightdive states this will be Blood’s first outing on Xbox. Console-specific updates include:

• Improved controller support on Xbox
• 8-player split-screen multiplayer on Xbox Series X|S

New scenarios and archival content

Refreshed Supply expands the game with new scenarios and historical materials aimed at fans and newcomers alike.

• Marrow scenario available at launch
• Death Wish scenario planned as a free update in early 2026
• According to scenario developer Nick Palsmeier, Marrow adds 2 episodes and Death Wish adds 4 episodes; combined, the new content totals 72 additional levels
• A new Vault with bonus materials: dozens of playable cut-content levels, concept art, behind-the-scenes photos, unused sprites, and more

Release details at a glance

The table below summarizes timing and headline content confirmed by the studio. All figures and dates reflect the official announcement.

Official trailer

Bottom line – a preservation-led remaster with new reach

By rebuilding from the original source code, Nightdive aims to align Refreshed Supply with how Blood behaved in 1997 while adding quality-of-life features and new scenarios. For players, that means a version that targets authenticity, a broader console footprint, and a clear post-launch plan for additional content.